Risk of Using Old Polyethylene Fuel Tank
Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 9:55 pm
What are everyone's thoughts [about the risk of using an old polyethylene fuel tank?
I am not sure what risk there would--especially when using non-ethanol gasoline.
An [unidentified] marine mechanic told me that old fuel tanks should be replaced after [an unspecified number of] years.
BACKSTORY: I have two Moeller 6-gallon polyethylene fuel tanks I purchased about eight years ago. I am upgrading to a new Moeller 22-gallon tank. I was planning on keeping the old tanks and using them in another boat at some point in the future. Thanks --Danny
Lake Wylie, SC
I am not sure what risk there would--especially when using non-ethanol gasoline.
An [unidentified] marine mechanic told me that old fuel tanks should be replaced after [an unspecified number of] years.
BACKSTORY: I have two Moeller 6-gallon polyethylene fuel tanks I purchased about eight years ago. I am upgrading to a new Moeller 22-gallon tank. I was planning on keeping the old tanks and using them in another boat at some point in the future. Thanks --Danny
Lake Wylie, SC