henryj2
Veteran Member
Our twin Perkins powered 78' Gulf Star has a main fuel tank holding approx. 500 gal. and an aux. tank that is inaccessible under the aft cabin that holds a reported additional 200 gal. As we plan to cruise to and through the Sea of Cortez this winter might like to make use of the aux. tank if possible. The clues are: I know the fill inlet location, the pump location, pump switch and from the engine room can just barely see what I think is the forward end of the tank. It seems to be made of metal. The pump seems to work. The previous owner (8 years) said he had never used the tank and really knew nothing about it. I fear it is likely filled with gunk, ruined fuel and/or rust. I'm considering disconnection the fuel line from the aux. tank to the main, pouring maybe 6 gal. of diesel into the aux, starting the pump and seeing what comes out of the line and into a bucket. Good idea? Better ways to go?
Any suggestions appreciated.
Any suggestions appreciated.