gas tank full of sand

[Todd8]

I have a 93 cajun center console with the gas tank under the cooler seat.

where in the world can I find a replacement? anyone know?

the boat is 18'5 travis edition..... please help!!

thanks in advance?

[DJ from MN]

Probably going to have to go with a generic tank from Cabelas, Bass Pro, or some other outfitter. I doubt that you will find a OEM tank.

Why not clean the tank you have if it is nothing more than sand in the tank?

[Todd8]

so, Its that easy? do you suggest removing it first, or is there a better way.....

how can I get all the sand out?

and thanks for the help dj

[Enskyte]

I agree...Pull sender,pump out old gas and sand, Dispose of properly.Then I would say use water, fill it,pump it out, til you get all of sand out. Then fill with a little gas to soak up water, pump out one more time, add to other old gas. I would think if you can get it out of the boat, it would be easier. Good Luck

[DJ from MN]

Your call but here is what I would do.

Take the tank out. Drain it as best as possible. Invert it or put the filler hole down as much a possible. Stick a garden hose in there and flush, flush, flush. Slop it around trying to keep the sand in suspension as much as possible so it runs out. Drain the tank again as much as possible and suck what remains of the water and sand out with a wet/dry vaccum. Let it dry, stick it back in the boat and fill-er up.

[Airborne!]

Ah Yes...the Wet Dry Vac is your friend.

[Todd8]

hey thanks Bill, you and dj have inspired me!! Im gonna go do it right now!!

Im glad I found this site!!


btw, Bill i saw you were from Waldorf..

Im 41 years old and have been living in Fort Worth for twenty years. I was born in 1968 in Brandywine Md, not far from TB lake. I grew up in Clinton and graduated from High school at Surrattsville High in 1986!!

are you from that area or did you move there?


thanks for the help guys

[DJ from MN]

But----<FONT COLOR="red">DO NOT stick that vac hose in there while any gas remains in the tank</FONT>

[Todd8]

Wow ..Thanks!!

Im gonna flush this puppy out Ill let you know how it goes

[Airborne!]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DJ from MN &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">But----<FONT COLOR="red">DO NOT stick that vac hose in there while any gas remains in the tank</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

Amen to that. I would not even stick the hose in until after I had rinsed the tank out with water once after letting the tank air first. The actual gas itself is one thing, but the fumes are a whole other story all together.

[Todd8]

[Enskyte]

Update?

[Todd8]

got her cleaned out and back together!! gonna try to exercise her on sunday.

project was held up due to having to fish fork all last week with an older guy.

you know, didnt want anything to happen to him.

I'll let you know how it goes.