For Crissakes Mark, take that tank out and put a good plastic tank in there. In the time you wasted screwing around with this one, you can do a few backs and be all set! It's toboggan season! Reap, reap! Sorry, I will now go back and work on my interpersonal skills.
Bill Coleman C&C 39 -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dr. Mark Bodnar Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 3:29 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Fuel tank Here's another article online about repairing a fuel tank. http://www.goodoldboat.com/reader_services/articles/epoxycure.php Plus a product I found online POR 15 http://www.por15.com/FUEL-TANK-REPAIR-KIT_p_62.html I used their rust inhibitor with great success on my motorcycle a few years back - no signs of rust coming back yet Mark --------------------- Dr. Mark Bodnar B.Sc., D.C., FCCOPR(C) Bedford Chiropractic --------------------- There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval. - George Santayana On 10/02/2014 4:03 PM, Dr. Mark Bodnar wrote: > 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-tan ks/) > > 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 > _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
