Avoid any issues and replace it with a new tank. That one pin-hole leak you
have found is an indicator of others waiting in the wings. I did a Moeller
tank when I had the engine rebuilt last summer (mind you the old tank wasn't
about to come out of the cockpit locker hatch when the engine was in ....
without major surgery).
Peter Fell
Sidney, BC
C&C 27 MkIII
-----Original Message-----
From: Dr. Mark Bodnar
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 12:03 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Stus-List Fuel tank
Well, it was a cold weekend, but I wanted to check the boat, make sure
there was no water freezing up inside, and if I'm going to drive down
there then I may as well get at a job or 2.
Stripped off the last bit of upholstery - now I can get all the cushions
re-covered
Then I tried to remove the fuel tank. Let's just say the tank was not
in total agreement with my plan, and as such the process was a little
more violent that I had hoped for - I had to cut the inlet and vent pipe
(but I figure that 1986 hoses are likely due for replacement - so it was
not a huge loss.
Once I had everything disconnected I lifted the mostly empty tank out of
the lazerette - and saw a small pin-hole leak stream out on the top of
the tank. Right where one of the metal tank strap tighteners was
resting - clearly the contrasting metal had corroded a small hole.
Otherwise the tank looks good. Just dirty.
I need to clean the tank up to get a better look - but I'm wondering how
this should be repaired.
Given I wanted to clean out the tank and install an access hatch (but
near the other end of the tank) - should I get a small patch weld?
Or did I read somewhere that a fuel tank can be lined with epoxy.
(http://www.sailfeed.com/2012/07/one-way-to-repair-leaking-aluminum-fuel-tanks/)
I feel like I could even just drill out the hole, tap it and screw in a
small bolt with a gasket.
I'm stiff after a few hours in the lazerette fighting with the fuel tank
- but the new boat shine has not worn off yet!
Mark
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Dr. Mark Bodnar
B.Sc., D.C., FCCOPR(C)
Bedford Chiropractic
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