[C320-list] FUEL TANK QUESTION

[Jon Vez]

Pete,

If you take a look at Alan's thread, you will see that I was one who went
through this a few years ago. Here are some answers to your questions:

1. Order the tank from Catalina directly--however I had to order an aluminum
elbow for the fuel hose as I could only find brass or bronze on the local
shelves and I wanted to avoid galvanic corrosion.

2.Use nylon webbing for replacing the band. You can buy a roll of it and
attachment fittings (like a belt buckle) to hold it together

3. Remove the tank from the aft cabin escape hatch. Remove the trim first
and it will slide right out...

Good luck...

Regards,

Jon Vez
Solstice #582

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pete
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Subject: [C320-list] FUEL TANK QUESTION

Dear list:
 
Think I need to replace my leaking fuel tank on our 2000 C320.
 
Questions:
 
1. Tried to contact manufacturer, EZNELL , part no: E252-19.  No Luck.
Can anyone suggest an alternate source ?
 
2.  Had to cut the band holding tank in place.  Any way to re-secure ??
What can I use for a replacement band?
 
3.  Any hints for removing tank?
 
Thanks so much for responding.
 
Pete Grossnickle,
El Gato, SWYC, San Diego
Hull 715.