javi1782

I'm going to start the process of removing my tank but would like to call around for prices on a new one. Does anyone have he dimensions of the fuel tank?

KMONEY306

No idea but I can't imagine that's gonna be easy. Why are you removing?

DRock

iTrader: (1)

I had a leak on my 89 242 ss tank... the weld went bad (rusty) around the fuel vent line... I used KBS Coatings on it.. and it works like a charm.. 4 layers did the trick!!

If you can spot the leak... you should try that first! (I am assuming that is why you are removing)

befu

iTrader: (2)

contact billyt0020 (or close). He recently redid the gas tank in his 242 SR1, which might be the same as yours. I just posted in his rebuild thread, so it is at the top of the page now.

Brian

tpenfield

I replaced the fuel tank on my 1991 242SS . . .

It was 88" long. I have a drawing of it that I made. I will try to find it and post it.

It cost me about $1K.

Here is my web page on taking it out, etc.
http://home.comcast.net/~tpenfield/W...Fuel_Tank.html

tpenfield

Here is the drawing that I made. The new tank that I put in was 4" shorter ( 84" instead of 88")

javi1782

THANK YOU so much guys, I am removing it because I have to redo the bulkheads and since its going to be out I might as well replace it. It doesn't seem to be leaking but I can imagine that its only a matter of time.

tpenfield

Here is my web site that documents re-building the bulkhead and part of the stringers on my 1991 242SS

It may be a helpful reference. The 242ss boats from 1987-1991 are pretty much the same with a few cosmetic differences that came in 1990.

Link:

http://home.comcast.net/%7Etpenfield...er_Repair.html

javi1782

tpenfield your posts was what got me to do this! LOL!!!!

tpenfield

Well, PM me if you have any questions along the way. The 242SS is a great boat, with lots of cockpit space; well worth saving. I would suggest starting a thread and posting pics of your rebuild.

The foam below my fuel tank was pretty well saturated with water for about 1/2 the length towards the rear. That is where water accumulated in the fuel bay and feed the bulkhead and corroded the tank. I could have 'fixed' the tank, but felt safer replacing it. I also wanted to make the tank a bit shorter, so it would not butt directly up against the bulkhead, as that was part of the problems to begin with.

Florida Marine Tanks manufactured the original tank (94 gallons), and I got a replacement locally (88 gallons). The original tank had an internal vent line, and the replacement had an external vent. The internal vent adds about $100 to the cost of the tank. I did have a problem using the original VDO fuel sender on the replacement tank. The opening for the sender was about 1/16" too small for the original tube-type sender. I only discovered this after the tank was installed and did not want to run the risk of getting metal filings inside the tank by trying to widen the opening. So, I just went with the aftermarket sender that I got with the replacement tank. It was not compatible with the VDO gauge (of course) so the gauge read lower than actual (which was fine for me).

Let us know how it goes.