double line gas tank restoration

tsutter

Petty Officer 2nd Class
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Hello all:<br /><br />I am in the process of restoring an old double line gas tank for a 56 Johnson 5.5-hp outboard. I am wondering: I am now looking at an exploded view of the pressurized fuel tank assembly (Clymer Old Outboard Motor Manual, Vol 1, p. 170, Fig OM3-8). There are MANY component pieces and I am wondering if there are any nuances to taking this thing apart and putting it back together again.<br /><br />I am also aware that the tank must maintain a pressure of 2-5 psi in order for it to get up to the motor. Is there any thing special for accomplishing this, or is just putting it back together correctly and fairly tightly with a new hose good enough? Is taking the apparatus apart even a good idea? I figured it would be, in order to well observe how much corrosion there is on the bottom of the tank, in addition to determining the condition of the gas tank inlet tube.<br /><br />Thanks in advance y'all for your help.
 

alcan

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Re: double line gas tank restoration

Hi Tsutter<br /> Just remove all the screws and remove the top. note were the pieces go. Replace all gaskets and diaphram. Make sure everything is sealed on assembly. Follow instructions in manual and you can't go wrong. Don't forget to replace the o-rings in the fuel line connector.
 
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