[C38] fuel tank

[Joseph Launie]

I found someone to replace the tank with an identical one - will take 
the conservative route Joe/MacAvity
On 6/21/2013 9:38 AM, Charles Finn wrote:
> I really don't know if this is a good idea with diesel, but I have in 
> the past, successfully used an epoxy kit to line the insides  of 
> gasoline tanks.   They are fairly common for motorcycles.
> Just a thought and maybe A bad one!
>
> Chuck Finn
> Mighty Quinn
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Jun 20, 2013, at 11:26 PM, Joseph Launie <jlaunie at cox.net 
> <mailto:jlaunie at cox.net>> wrote:
>
>> Steve,
>>         Thanks for the tip. Joe
>> On 6/20/2013 9:18 PM, S Orton wrote:
>>> Joe,  I would first try to repair it.  The leak is most likely at a 
>>> weld joint and the 6061 aluminum the tank is made of is very 
>>> weldable.  Before welding, you would need to take the tank to a 
>>> radiator shop for a through cleaning.
>>> Good luck, Steve O
>>>
>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>> Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:54:47 -0700
>>> From: jlaunie at cox.net
>>> To: listserve at catalina38.org
>>> Subject: [C38] fuel tank
>>>
>>> while in yard mechanic found fuel tank leaking - will replace anyone 
>>> know where                          i can get a tank - preferably 
>>> plastic to fit for hull 165 joe macavity
>>>
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