Old Gas Removal

jsrodguy1

I've finally gotten my boat back in working order after being in storage for way too long. After replacing all the fuel pumps and cleaning the system my Yamaha is running like new. I'm now looking for recommendations on who can come pump out my fuel tank and remove the old gas? I live in NE St Pete area.
Thanks

BryanC

I've never used them and not sure if they are still in business, but I've heard Longhose Fuel & Tank Cleaning does this. Pinellas Park.

(727) 545-2498

timbo615

Do it yourself. I just did mine and it was easy. My buddy had a pump that attached to a drill. I pumped it out into a couple gas tanks. Then you can take it to the dump. They have a special spot for and and its free. I called a person and they wanted over 150 bucks. I did it for free and it didn't take that long.

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CaptainBly

Just be super careful with an electric drill/pump and fuel. Can you say KABOOM? I used a hand pump but only had about 5-10 gallons to remove. Also, my recommendation, NEVER use fuel with ethanol. I believe it is the devil.... Good luck.

outboardsurplus

Use a electric fuel pump have it empty in 10 minutes.

Mango Man

outboardsurplus wrote: »

Use a electric fuel pump have it empty in 10 minutes.

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Eggsuckindog

BryanC wrote: »

I've never used them and not sure if they are still in business, but I've heard Longhose Fuel & Tank Cleaning does this. Pinellas Park.

(727) 545-2498

use them, I have great guys and close to you, they will come if you have big boat - very reasonable

jsrodguy1

Thanks for the reply's, they'll be here in the morning. I'm sure its over 40 gals.
Can't wait to get back on the water. Now if I can just chase all the rat chewed wiring problems I'll be set.

KeyWest216

Do not use a pump attached to a drill to pump fuel. Very dangerous.

Eggsuckindog

jsrodguy1 wrote: »

Thanks for the reply's, they'll be here in the morning. I'm sure its over 40 gals.
Can't wait to get back on the water. Now if I can just chase all the rat chewed wiring problems I'll be set.

one at a time and it isn't bad

jsrodguy1

Lets see Trim tab wires, courtesy lights, oil sender wires, main battery cables, Looks like transducer cable, one positive wire I'm not sure where it belongs? oh and the main oil line. Add those to every fuel pump, high and low pressure, but it finally fired up with new filters and fuel. At least it cleaned up nicely and looks good on the new lift!!!