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old style metal gas tanks. Worth the trouble?
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<blockquote data-quote="Pappy" data-source="post: 369614" data-attributes="member: 3278"><p>The old OMC metal tanks that had the non-vented metal screw on cap were and are excellent choices. </p><p>How do these vent? </p><p>They vent by compressing a small plunger when the fuel fitting is attached to the tank. </p><p>The plunger opens a tiny valve that only allows air back into the tank as fuel is expended or used. </p><p>Disconnect your fuel line and the tank is not vented. </p><p>The ones with the vented screw on cap are also excellent as long as you remember to close the vent. </p><p></p><p>Keep the tank covered with something and the possibilities of internal condensation is also lessened. </p><p>In my Gheenoe I keep my throwable cushion on top of my metal 3-gallon tank. Keeps the tank cooler and the sun off of it. Less issues all</p><p>the way around. Was in the boat for over three years now and no water ever. Was stolen out of the boat a month ago so now I hope it fills with water and strands the low life at the farthest point from shore.......</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pappy, post: 369614, member: 3278"] The old OMC metal tanks that had the non-vented metal screw on cap were and are excellent choices. How do these vent? They vent by compressing a small plunger when the fuel fitting is attached to the tank. The plunger opens a tiny valve that only allows air back into the tank as fuel is expended or used. Disconnect your fuel line and the tank is not vented. The ones with the vented screw on cap are also excellent as long as you remember to close the vent. Keep the tank covered with something and the possibilities of internal condensation is also lessened. In my Gheenoe I keep my throwable cushion on top of my metal 3-gallon tank. Keeps the tank cooler and the sun off of it. Less issues all the way around. Was in the boat for over three years now and no water ever. Was stolen out of the boat a month ago so now I hope it fills with water and strands the low life at the farthest point from shore....... [/QUOTE]
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