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top gun fuel tanks
am working on a 96 top gun that sat for a year with some fuel in it. fuel is obviously stale etc. have pumped out all that can be pumped out using the onboard lift pumps with the boat on land sitting essentially level.
does anyone know as a matter of litteral fact : 1) where the pickups are located in the tanks 2) what kind of angle would get the most fuel out 3) how much MIGHT be left in after pumping... please no guess work ... i really need to know if there is likely to be 1 gal or 10 gals of swill left in there... thx |
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...as a matter of litteral fact:party-smiley-004: The fuel senders and pick-ups are right under the access door on the shelf in front of the motors. I'd just pull the senders and send a hose down to the bottom rear of the tank.
If you raise the bow, the fuel will run to the rear of the tank:drink: I will not guess as to how much fuel is left in each tank. Hope this helps! Kurt |
it does. i saw the tubes but was unsure if they went straight down or if there were surge tanks built in somewhere. thanks.
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Straight down.... ihad the wonderful expericence of seeing the inside of the tanks on my Gun :drink:
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Originally Posted by Biggus
(Post 2900839)
...as a matter of litteral fact:party-smiley-004: The fuel senders and pick-ups are right under the access door on the shelf in front of the motors. I'd just pull the senders and send a hose down to the bottom rear of the tank.
If you raise the bow, the fuel will run to the rear of the tank:drink: I will not guess as to how much fuel is left in each tank. Hope this helps! Kurt Kurt, those engines look good! Jr. |
After your all done, mix some StarTron into the tanks, just incase there is alge or grime or what ever still on the sides of the tanks when your done, it takes about two weeks for the full molecular conversion, but the startron will turn any biproducts in your tank into a burnable fuel.
FROM STARTRON: "Microbial Growth In Fuel" "When gasoline or diesel fuel sits in a tank with excessive air space, the daily temperature changes produce condensation (water formation) on tank walls. This water falls into the fuel where it sinks to the bottom providing a breeding ground for microbial spores that feed on hydrocarbon fuels. Known as "diesel algae" these are primarily fungi, yeast and mold contaminants. If left untreated, diesel algae will ruin the fuel causing clogs in filters, fuel lines and injectors. Common treatment for this problem up until now has been the use of a biocide to kill existing growth and prevent a future infestation. The use of a biocide can however cause other problems. Once the growth is killed, the resulting biomass settles to the tank bottom where it decays forming organic acids. The acids then deteriorate the fuel and cause corrosion of the tank walls, injectors and fuel delivery system. Additionally, biocides can be harmful to all those who handle them or come in contact with treated fuel, plus they can cause environmental damage if spilled. Star TronŽ uses its nontoxic enzyme technology to disperse microbial growth throughout the fuel. These microbial particles are then either safely burned away or filtered out." |
Originally Posted by spk1
(Post 2901414)
After your all done, mix some StarTron into the tanks, just incase there is alge or grime or what ever still on the sides of the tanks when your done, it takes about two weeks for the full molecular conversion, but the startron will turn any biproducts in your tank into a burnable fuel.
FROM STARTRON: "Microbial Growth In Fuel" "When gasoline or diesel fuel sits in a tank with excessive air space, the daily temperature changes produce condensation (water formation) on tank walls. This water falls into the fuel where it sinks to the bottom providing a breeding ground for microbial spores that feed on hydrocarbon fuels. Known as "diesel algae" these are primarily fungi, yeast and mold contaminants. If left untreated, diesel algae will ruin the fuel causing clogs in filters, fuel lines and injectors. Common treatment for this problem up until now has been the use of a biocide to kill existing growth and prevent a future infestation. The use of a biocide can however cause other problems. Once the growth is killed, the resulting biomass settles to the tank bottom where it decays forming organic acids. The acids then deteriorate the fuel and cause corrosion of the tank walls, injectors and fuel delivery system. Additionally, biocides can be harmful to all those who handle them or come in contact with treated fuel, plus they can cause environmental damage if spilled. Star TronŽ uses its nontoxic enzyme technology to disperse microbial growth throughout the fuel. These microbial particles are then either safely burned away or filtered out." Thats funny !! a marketing firm at its best !!:bsflag: |
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