"Fixing" the Fuel Baffle - too risky?

[PburgDooey]

I'm not a master mechanic...but removing the fuse and soldering the gap seems a bit risky. The fuse was there for a reason. Can't this be a fire hazard? This is located IN THE GAS TANK.

Everyone seems to be really supportive of this method...and I think its a good idea...I would just liek to know what the risks are..if any?

 

[El Toro 33809]

Our son fixed ours with that method. Seemed very simple. Remove it from the boat and do it in a well ventilated area.

 

[TJ198]

Fixed mine as well and I am by no means good at soldering. Just follow the directions and post up if you have questions. Lots of people have done it.

 

[ialonso]

I think he means, What about that fuse?

So, there is a fuse in the system, and there isn't one after the fix....

I think the question is:
Is there a risk/issue with loosing the protection formerly provided by the fuse.



I do not know the answer to that.

 

[LouDoo]

I know about the fuse fix, and it works, personally I wouldn't do it. There's just something about cutting into a fuel baffle that's 15 plus years old, and soaking in fuel that bothers me, I would just buy a good used one.

Also there's a reason that fuse is there.

Lou