1978 aluminum fuel tank
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Topic: 1978 aluminum fuel tank
Posted By: KTempleton
Subject: 1978 aluminum fuel tank
Date Posted: July-28-2016 at 12:06am
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Have a stock Aluminum fuel tank from 1979. It's been sitting about 5 years. putting on finishing touches to get back in water and a buddy has managed to give me enough of a scare. Any special attention I should give or do to this thing. Was talking with a buddy and he seems to be convinced a fuel cell 38 year aluminum cell isn't safe. Thoughts or Ideas? |
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Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: July-28-2016 at 1:19am
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Pretty sure alot are running around today just fine ------------- This is the life |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: July-28-2016 at 6:44am
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Kyle, I'd replace the buddy before the tank!  Seriously, I suggest he reads up on the USCG approved acceptable materials for fuel tanks. What's his concern and what's his experience in the marine field? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: KTempleton
Date Posted: July-28-2016 at 8:33pm
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He has a few charter fishing boats that he works on. 30-70 footers and in salt. Also asked a local marine shop if they have a way to pressure test tanks. They gave me the same thoughts with worries about pin holes in something that old. But I know it's there living to do and sell that type of work. I assumed running it and seeing if any issues was a good way. Worst case, put a new tank in. But it's not something I want to worry about in the back of my head. So I figured I would run it by guys who may be a little more honest and have more experience with this type of application |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: July-28-2016 at 8:38pm
So the bottom line is he doesn't know the USCG regs!   ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
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