OMC Stern Drives And Motors 1964-1986 Repair Manual., Page 15Get this manual
Fiberglass fuel tanks pose problems of their ownO method of grounding is run copper wire around the tank from the fill pipe the fuel lineHowever, such wire not ground the fuel in the tankManufacturers should imbed wire in the fiberglass and should be connected the intake and the fittingsT wire would avoid corrosion which could if wire passed through the fuelCAUTION: It is not advisable to use fiberglass fuel tank if grounding wire was not Anything you feel "shock" is enough set off explosionDid you know under atmospheric conditions you can cause explosion yourself, particularly if you wearing synthetic clothingI you could spark if you NOT wearing insulated rubber-soled shoes
systemBy keeping the tank full, the in the tank is absolute minimum and the is no room moisture formIt good practice not fuel in the tank an extended period, six monthsToday, fuels contain ingredients gums when length of timeThese and varnish products will cause carburetor probl and poor spark plug performanceAn additive (Sta-Bill is available and can used prevent gums and varnish from forming