[C320-list] Another fuel tank bites the dust

[Bruce Heyman]

Chances are pretty high that the tan will fail with a very small leak, not a
gusher.  I found small amounts of fuel in the bilge but it collected near
the stringer behind the engine and forward of the stuffing box first.  When
you are inspecting your filter, through hull transmission oil you can add
this to the list.
Bruce
Somerset #671 currently San Diego

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of JJ Morrison
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 8:39 AM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Another fuel tank bites the dust


Are there any posted photos as to where these tanks are failing, is there a
particular location on the tank one should be inspecting?
Sounds a bit scary all in all!
 

> From: Jonvez at comcast.net
> Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:43:36 -0500
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Another fuel tank bites the dust
> 
> Larry,
> My recollection is that the tanks come from a company called something
like 'Ezekiel'. They are located in the Midwest. If someone else doesn't
have the name, I can look it up for you...hope this helps....
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
> On Nov 26, 2012, at 8:33 PM, "Larry Frank" <WindSwept at stx.rr.com> wrote:
> 
> > WindSwept's fuel tank has developed a very slow leak which will only get
> > larger if not fixed. I reviewed the past threads on this project and
have a
> > couple of questions. The first has to do with tank removal. Has anyone
> > been successful getting the tank out without removing the shelf that is
over
> > it? Like someone else I have air conditioning equipment on the shelf. 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > The second question has to do with the replacement. It seems like many
> > replacements have come from Catalina. Has anyone purchased one recently,
> > since Catalina quite building the 320? Any luck with the tank
manufacturer?
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Thanks to all those who have shared their experiences in the past.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Larry
> > 
> > WindSwept
> > 
> > C320 1995 #246 
> > 
> > 
> > 
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