[C320-list] Fuel tank replacement

[Graeme Clark]

Marek
Thanks. In view of what you say I’ll try and ensure pressure is off that corner
Graeme

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> On 6 Feb 2018, at 17:54, Marek Fluder <marekf at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Graeme,
> After having my tank repaired previous winter I just replaced it the same
> way it was.
> (Although it probably might be improved)
> The contributing factor in developing diesel seepage from port side,
> forward corner of my tank was the lack of drainage in the framing that the
> tank sits in.
> Sheer weight of the full tank putting pressure on that spot when the boat
> gets tossed around have most likely contributed as well.
> I've had aluminum weld shop reinforced the leaky corner and that area is
> dry as a bone for almost a year now.
> I would try positioning the tank so that particular corner does not bear
> much weight.
> You can see the pictures of my tank in "Lake Effect" album on C320 website.
> Hope this helps.
> Marek
> #1028
> Hamilton, ON
> 
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>> On Tue, Feb 6, 2018 at 11:24 AM, Graeme Clark <cg at skyflyer.co.uk> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> I am currently onboard refitting my repaired fuel tank.
>> I re taped the rubber strips to the bottom but I notice having fitted it
>> that the tank actually sits on the edges not on the strips and that the
>> curve of the hull probably means the center strip isn’t touching either
>> I guess I need to move the outer strips closer to the edge. Anyone know
>> where they should be placed?
>> 
>> Also I don’t recall the fore/aft positioning. The tank can move about 2
>> inches either way. Is it supposed to be tight against the aft strip bonded
>> to the hull? If so should I fit some form of padding or spacer to stop it
>> sliding forward?
>> 
>> Any help gratefully received
>> 
>> Thanks
>> 
>> Graeme
>> #366, 1996
>> 
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