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May 21, 2017, 09:33:32 PM
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Kindfreak

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Re: Cracked tank vent
« Reply #15 on: May 21, 2017, 09:33:32 PM »
http://moellermarine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Open-Stock-Tank-List-with-Diagrams.pdf
MOE-FT4520 would be the closest size unfortunely I believe that if I raise the tank so the 65" would fit within the taper it might rub the top deck the overall height is 11.5" on the doghouse 10.5" on the ribs probably the most expensive tank I have seen though

May 21, 2017, 10:16:13 PM
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Re: Cracked tank vent
« Reply #16 on: May 21, 2017, 10:16:13 PM »
http://moellermarine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Open-Stock-Tank-List-with-Diagrams.pdf
MOE-FT4520 would be the closest size unfortunely I believe that if I raise the tank so the 65" would fit within the taper it might rub the top deck the overall height is 11.5" on the doghouse 10.5" on the ribs probably the most expensive tank I have seen though

^^^^The tank you noted, Moeller 4520, is not the correct shaped tank for your fuel coffin.  It's listed as a "Rectangular Belly".  This means the bottom of tank is curved.  Your tank is rectangular vertical, essentially just a rectangle.  Also, the 4520 tank at 9.5" high would be too high.  You need to account for the height of the fuel inlet fitting plus the height of the fuel inlet tubing thickness.  If I remember correctly, the top of my fuel inlet fitting was 1.5" and the fuel inlet tubing was 1/4".  So if your tank height is 8", add 1.5" plus .25".  That's 9.75" of total height, from bottom of tank to top of fuel inlet hose.  Those fitting and hose measurements were for my tank, so don't rely on these numbers for yours.

You need to measure the height of the fuel inlet fitting (from top of tank to top of fitting) and measure the thickness of the fuel inlet hose before searching for a new tank.  Also, what's your plan for installing tank?  This will probably affect your search.  For instance, when I installed my tank I used the pascoe method.  This includes bonding 1/4" thick pvc board strips to the bottom of tank.  So I had to account for the added 1/4" of height.

Whereabouts do you reside?  I've got an aluminum fabricator to refer you to if you choose that route.  He'll definitely be less expensive then other quotes you'll get. 

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Jason
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1998 S115TLRW

May 21, 2017, 10:29:56 PM
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Re: Cracked tank vent
« Reply #17 on: May 21, 2017, 10:29:56 PM »
http://www.plastic-mart.com/tech_drawings/moeller_ft4520-r3_a.pdf
Wilmington nc and I am interested in talking with fabricators

May 21, 2017, 10:41:47 PM
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Re: Cracked tank vent
« Reply #18 on: May 21, 2017, 10:41:47 PM »
http://www.plastic-mart.com/tech_drawings/moeller_ft4520-r3_a.pdf
Wilmington nc and I am interested in talking with fabricators

The overall height of that tank you linked is 11.5", your fuel coffin allows for 11".  So it ain't gonna work.  After more tank searching you'll probably discover that because the unique dimensions of your tank you will be stuck with a custom build.  Which doesn't imply the tank will be more expensive. 

Email me at dognamesue@icloud.com and I'll reply back with the fabricators info.  He's located in Florida.  But I recon with your location, finding a local aluminum fuel tank fabricator is slim pickings.  So you'd most likely be paying for shipping cost either way.
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Jason
1976 AS 170
1998 S115TLRW

 


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