1950 ish Fuel Tank Resto

[tonynoriega2]

So with my 1952 Alumacraft, came a 1950 ish fuel tank... I don't think this thing had ever had any maintenance done on it... originally it was disgusting looking inside... hose cracked at several spots, and the entire internal mechanism housing unit was covered in gunk...

Stripped it entirely down, disassembled it ...needed a new cork gasket and a new diaphragm... that seems to be about it...
Just a little collage of the before and after... well about halfway after.

 

[greenbush future]

Re: 1950 ish Fuel Tank Resto

I have 2 of them that will require about the same effort that you put into yours, I'm not sure which is more desirable, rebuilt or original. On my boat I will most likely change the outboards (1957 Johnson 35 HP's) over to non-pressure tanks, eliminating the need for them. I have been told they may be worth close to $100.00 each but I have no idea what condition they need to be to get that price. What knd of paint did you use? They sure look nice now!!

 

[Ned L]

Re: 1950 ish Fuel Tank Resto

Very nice. They are getting harder to find these days, so take care of them.

 

[tonynoriega2]

Re: 1950 ish Fuel Tank Resto

I have seen them restored go for about 175 on Ebay... I have a replica "Crusi-a-Day" decal sticker coming in the mail which will top it off, and I plan on adding some type of edging protect around the bottom...something you would find on car door edges.... Having a hell of a time finding the same diaphragm though... tougher than I thought...

I used Stop Sign Red Rustolem rattle can... about 8 or 9 light coats... a few coats got a light sanding.... and the second to last got a good sanding to smooth everything out...

Used flat black on the housing unit... soaked the hose in some rubber "auto" conditioner to soften it up a bit, and soaked all nuts/bolts in rust cleaner, then scrubbed them with a wire brush in some vinegar/soap solution.

Cleaned the inside out with some pea gravel and TSP... then blasted it at the local car wash with hot soapy water then rinsed... bottom of inside looks brand new.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1950 ish Fuel Tank Resto

I restored mine but... I had them Powder Coated. That way their impervious to the gas and oil! Cost me $40 bucks to have em coated!!! I thought it was money well spent. Cleaned em out with boiling hot water and Dawn Dishwashing liquied an then sticking 3 ft of chain inside and shaking em like crazy. Arms hurt for a WEEK!!!!!!