Nissan NS5B 5 hp outboard help

[ouachita1671]

I have a nissian 5hp with a internal tank that rusted out i dont really want another internal tank is there anyway to convert it to an external?

 

[DearJon]

Here is a link that you should check out. It might not be the exact part you need, but it gives you some idea of what is available. The description says it is a plastic internal tank designed to replace your old, metal one. There is also a link below for a conversion kit. I was under the impression that there really was no simple, cost-effective way to convert to an external tank, but I may have been mistaken. Worth looking into.

Replacement plastic integral fuel tank for Nissan 5hp 2 strokes
https://www.internetoutboards.com/partdetail.asp?id=320

External fuel tank conversion kit for Nissan 5hp 2 strokes
https://www.internetoutboards.com/partdetail.asp?id=1059

Please check to make sure you've got the right part before ordering. I did not verify specific part numbers for your application. Good luck. Hope this helps.