2 thumbs up! Rich
> On Feb 10, 2014, at 18:02, "Bill Coleman" <colt...@verizon.net> wrote: > > 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 _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
