[C320-list] Aft water tank removal

[Jeff Smith]

Jack,

Thanks. The tank is out (thanks again, Troy). I have some black mold or algae growing on one corner, so this gives me a chance to clean it up.

Now I just need to install and wire the toggle switch. I know some have asked for pictures. If it works properly, I will write up my steps and post pictures in an album.

Jeff

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> On Jun 18, 2020, at 8:53 PM, Jack Brennan <jackbrennan at bellsouth.net> wrote:
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> If the tank removal becomes too much of a job, you could probably mount a block of hardwood with epoxy and cloth, then screw the pump to it. 
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> I assume you’re mounting it in the space under the aft berth, right behind the diesel. 
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> Jack Brennan
> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
> Tierra Verde, Fl.
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> From: Jeff Smith
> Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2020 7:28 PM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Aft water tank removal
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> I am putting in an electric lift pump and the location I selected put the mounting holes behind the aft tank. If my wife was here, she could get her arm back there to hold a wrench on the nut. Because I can’t, I want to remove the aft tank. I could reverse the bolts, but then I would worry about chafing.
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> Jeff
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> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Jun 18, 2020, at 7:15 PM, Jack Brennan <jackbrennan at bellsouth.net> wrote:
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>> I’m a little confused. Why would you need to remove the water tank to install a pump? Do you mean a water pump or a fuel pump? Either one should install with the tank in place.
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>> Jack Brennan
>> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
>> Tierra Verde, Fl.
>> Dolphin Cruising Club of Tampa Bay
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>> Sent from Mail for Windows 10
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>> From: Jeff Smith
>> Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2020 7:06 PM
>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>> Subject: [C320-list] Aft water tank removal
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>> To all,
>> 
>> I am trying to remove my aft water tank to install the electric lift pump. What is the secret to disconnecting the water hose from the tank? I have a white, 90 degree plastic elbow, that has the hose to the pump and connects to the tank. I do not want to break what looks like the coupler. Any help is appreciated.
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>> Jeff
>> ‘94, #121
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