[C38] corrosion in diesel fuel tank

[Donald Strong]

Patrick: I have heard of fuel tank repair of those little holes. But think
that after 38 years, Discreet Charm is better off with a new fuel tank.
Regards, Don

On Sun, Mar 4, 2018 at 2:07 PM, Patrick <1derful at comcast.net> wrote:

> *Skippers:*
>
>
> *As we all know it is not possible to keep water out of the fuel tank
> unless the tank was always topped off.  I guess one could hire a barge to
> follow me while motoring.  Impractical.*
>
>
> *So when the tank is half full water will condense and end up on the
> bottom of the tank.  Water's denser than diesel.  That's probably why we
> have a fuel separator.*
>
>
> *Some water stays in tank and over the years (over 30 for Blue Eyes)
> corrosion will occur.*
>
>
> *Question for group:  has anyone used epoxy to seal leaks from the
> inside?  Makes perfect sense to empty tank and pour in polymer. Watch
> U-Tube video.  Polymer cures in 30 minutes.*
>
> *Less expensive than replacing tank.*
>
>
> *I am a doc and have a colonoscope so I have viewed the damage that
> happens inside the tank.*
>
> *The outside shows some damage but the real issue is inside.*
>
>
> *Patrick*
>
> *aka Blue Eyes*
>
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