double line fuel tanks

[R.Johnson]

Does anyone know? What is the law on shipping these tanks'?

 

[Hogie22]

Re: double line fuel tanks

I ship hazardous materials at work and I can't find any reason you couldn't ship an empty, properly rinsed tank without any restrictions.

I would rinse it, flush the lines, and throw it in a box.

Probably would need to flush the lines with a non-flammable substance and inform the person receiving it the flush the lines and tank prior to hooking it up.

 

[Sea18Horse]

Re: double line fuel tanks

On a side note, I saw one of these on Ebay go for $189 recently! Good God! And a rusty looking four gallon one at that!

Also saw a "55 Johnson Sea Horse 25 go for $905. Granted that one looked like a pristine original example but still!

But yeah, as long as it's rinsed out well I don't think shipping is a big problem. Just be sure to protect those ears! They're more fragile than they look!

Cheers............Todd

 

[F_R]

Re: double line fuel tanks

There are severe restrictions on shipping flammable materials, especially by air. There are a couple of ways to do it...don't ask, don't tell might be one. Please don't ship it by air next week, because I'll be flying.

It is very hard to get all the gas fumes out and if somebody detects it, expect confistication at the least.

If you want to stay legal, ask the shipper.

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: double line fuel tanks

FR: Thats what I was wondering. If I show up at UPS, and they ask , " Whats in the cardboard box", and I say an old outboard gas tank. Whats going to be the reaction. In this day, and age, probably a SWAT team, and pick-up load of dogs.

 

[F_R]

Re: double line fuel tanks

FR: Thats what I was wondering. If I show up at UPS, and they ask , " Whats in the cardboard box", and I say an old outboard gas tank. Whats going to be the reaction. In this day, and age, probably a SWAT team, and pick-up load of dogs.

I would rather be up front about it than be caught in the act. They will tell you what you have to do. Might need a hazardous material label. Probably will cost extra $$. And will have to go ground.

 

[Sea18Horse]

Re: double line fuel tanks

Just a little follow-on to this subject. I bought a 6 gallon two line tank on ebay and it just arrived today by usps. Interestingly, it seems He just dumped the gas out of it, boxed it up, stuck 30 some-odd stamps on it and shipped it out the door! Didn't worry about rinsing it out, sealing off the hose nipples or anything!

Of course I have no idea what transpired between him and the people at his post office. Whether He mentioned to them what was in the box or not. Kind of funny now that it's here but I shudder to think what could have happened.



Cheers.................Todd

 

[nimmor]

Re: double line fuel tanks

I don't think the post office will ship hazordous items. I would call UPS or fedEx or both and ask them. By calling both you can shop around for ther best rate.

 

[F_R]

Re: double line fuel tanks

I don't think the post office will ship hazordous items. I would call UPS or fedEx or both and ask them. By calling both you can shop around for ther best rate.

I just got back from an air trip. Thinking of this thread, I noticed the sign posted in the airport concerning hazardous materials. Seems like the penalty involves prison time and up to $half-a-million$. I didn't bother writing down the details.

 

[jbjennings]

Re: double line fuel tanks

I've had 2 pressure tanks shipped to me. There were many problems--UPS, I believe. But not because they refused to ship it and no special fees that I recall. I don't remember any special restrictions but UPS was told what was being shipped and 3 times on the same tank, they didn't ship it because the driver smelled gas. Of course they said the tank had to be empty and the cap off. The guy had to rinse it numerous times. Here's the tips I've gathered that seem to work-----put one or two of those clothes softening scented drier sheets in there, put it in a couple of plastic bags and wrap it up, then inside a box with crumpled up paper around it. According to the shippers, those drier sheets are the trick.
Hope this helps.