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August 26, 2013, 10:59:54 AM
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kchaudha

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Re: Water Intrusion Fuel Tank Chamber 175
« Reply #15 on: August 26, 2013, 10:59:54 AM »
I didn't realize that yours is due to lack of clearance between tank and deck.  I don't think that is my issue - there is a decent amount of space between top of fuel tank and the deck.
I believe that sag in ploy fuel tank is actually common.  If you notice in the wema fuel sender instructions, you need to order a sender that is shorter than the tank depth by at least 1" - I believe that this is to allow for tank sag - if you have a metal tank, they say you only need 1/2".

I wonder how big an issue the sag is anyway.  If you are cruising along and water gets down there, it's not really going to stay on top of your fuel tank, especially if you are hitting any waves, even small.   I would guess the main time it would be an issue if when it rains and the boat is sitting.  If the boat is covered, then it is not an issue.
I suspect that my water issues came from slow seepage over 10+ years with some time sitting on a mooring.   If I keep an eye on it and clean the tank ever y couple years then I am hoping that will head off any problems.  Cleaning the tank seemed like a big deal before but doesn't phase me now - just run the tank down as much as possible and pump the rest out by hand.
KC
Concord, MA
1998 175 w/ 115 Evinrude

August 26, 2013, 04:19:37 PM
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CTsalt12

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Re: Water Intrusion Fuel Tank Chamber 175
« Reply #16 on: August 26, 2013, 04:19:37 PM »
Yeah I think the water pooling up on top is more of the issue than the sag.  Since like you say sag is supposed to occur.  Sender should be completely waterproof but I can't get mine to do just that.
Jimbo
1989 175 Osprey

August 28, 2013, 10:11:34 AM
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CTsalt12

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Re: Water Intrusion Fuel Tank Chamber 175
« Reply #17 on: August 28, 2013, 10:11:34 AM »
Chauda-Idea I thought of recently to keep water away from sender.  If you used simple clay, you could mold a flange that routed water away from the sender and down the back of the tank.  Assuming water drains from bow to stern on top of the tank, you could make a U shaped flange.  It's pretty bootleg but I think it would actually work.
Jimbo
1989 175 Osprey

August 28, 2013, 11:51:32 AM
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kchaudha

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Re: Water Intrusion Fuel Tank Chamber 175
« Reply #18 on: August 28, 2013, 11:51:32 AM »
Jimbo,
Sounds interesting - are you planning to try?
Post pics if you do!
-KC
KC
Concord, MA
1998 175 w/ 115 Evinrude

August 28, 2013, 01:16:41 PM
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wingtime

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Re: Water Intrusion Fuel Tank Chamber 175
« Reply #19 on: August 28, 2013, 01:16:41 PM »
I would guess you would need an elbow such as this to make the 90" turn.  I'm nit sure of the amount of clearance you have to work with though.

http://www.replacementboatparts.com/me8059.aspx
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