[C320-list] Another fuel tank bites the dust

[Dick Walker]

Bruce please call. Sail this weekend?

Cheers

Dick Walker

435 8986


On Nov 27, 2012, at 6:25 PM, "Bruce Heyman" <bruceheyman at cox.net> wrote:

> 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-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of JJ Morrison
> Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 8:39 AM
> To: Catalina List
> 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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