HDPE liner in fuel tanks?

Discussion in 'Propulsion' started by thudpucker, Sep 20, 2011.

  1. thudpucker
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    On the subject of removeing leaking fuel tanks, how about a Tank made of HDPE or at least a tank Lined with HDPE?

    The new Outboard tanks are HDPE. Without an injury, I've never heard of one leaking.
    So where in the industry is a tank or liner to fix or replace the ones in our old boats?:cool:
     
    thudpucker, Sep 20, 2011
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  2. michael pierzga
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    michael pierzga Senior Member

    Might be impractical to supply drop in tank liners in different shapes and which conform to regulations..

    If you need a new tank check these guys out...hundreds of tanks in all shapes supplied to the marine industry.

    http://www.oceanlinkinc.com/tanks/gas-diesel.htm
     
    michael pierzga, Sep 21, 2011
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  3. PAR
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    HDPE is fine, but you have to be able to weld it up, if you want to make a tank. Plastic welding is fairly easy and heat gun/rod kits are available, though you really got to want to do this, particularly when the commercially obtainable polyethylene tanks are reasonable and non-corrosive.
     
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