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Here's the trade-off: Removing the tank and cutting it open or replacing it is a lot of work but gives you a complete, pristine repair. Leaving the tank in place and soaking is less work and might do the trick but the uncertainty lingers. It's your choice, not mine and not those nosy neighbors'. P.S. Given this and my previous post in this thread, can you tell who I'm listening to in my headset??
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car talk?
the woman who bought you lunch?
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Slowhand, Blind Faith . . .
I'm in a Clapton mood this morning. He's had many styles over a 45+ year career but the apex for me was in Hartford Connecticut in 1985. That was the last engagement before retiring his legendary Fender Stratocaster "Blackie" due to neck issues. It was later bought by Hard Rock Cafe' for nearly a half million dollars. Also playing in that engagement was bassist Don "Duck" Dunn, recently deceased and guitarist Tim Renwick who plays for Pink Floyd, has for decades. Judging by his appearance in this video it's pretty recent and has the style of Clapton I really liked. edit: Same keyboard player in the recent video as the 1985 tour too, Chris Stainton Not intended as a hijack Keith, I thought I'd provide a musical interlude while you decide
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a good day!
i'n so totally tired of playing mechanic on da boat on a nice warm day -- i want to sail!!!
probably mentioned that last nite i went out 5-6 times with the a-4 running well and returned with my johnson 9.9 cuz the a-4 had quit. so today...having thought it over...i went to west marine and bought their 3 gal outboard tank for $65. let me tell you -- the best $ i ever spent! first, jeff. the engine guru there...was very helpful -- he told me that my tank, being aluminum, is likely just dirty, not rotted. and he told me that i can open the port where the fuel quantity sender is located, and pump out the gunk. and likely i'll get most out, since i can pump to the bottom, whereas the pick up tube only goes within an inch or so of the bottom. and yes -- i know for sure it is a tank / contamination problem. i hooked up the outboard tank [with fresh fuel] to my a4, and she purred like a kitten. my first "normal" sail in a year! [meaning start a4, leave dock, raise sails, stop a4, enjoy the silence, sail, then bring in headsail, start a4, lower and secure main, return to dock, stop a4, thank g-d. ] so yes, she runs just fine with the new fuel in the new outboard tank.. i just wanted a normal sail. me so happy! next week i'll try to pump out the main tank and see if that helps; if not, i'll replace it. and yes there are other details, which i'll discuss in future posts -- it's always something -- but for now...so glad and thankful!
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I am a bit like Neil in that regard... ...I have had to forgo this seasons sailing in order to finish work I started on my fuel system which has been rebuilt in it's entirety from the carb to the fuel fill inlet fitting; 1.) old system showing monel tank with 1960's features no longer allowed under Coast Guard/ABYC regs' - ie. drain valve in bottom - ends riveted contstruction; 2.) new Moller poly tank with home made fibreglass/aluminum mounting bracket - tank can be quickly disconnected and moved to access the stuffing box below; 3&4.) electric solenoid actuated fuel control that allows switching between main and reserve tank (when installed) and bypass of solenoid in the event of failure of the valve. Last edited by 67c&ccorv; 07-30-2012 at 03:00 PM. |
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aluminum fuel tanks
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Been there, done that. It is up to you to verify the condition of your tank and I would kindly suggest that even if Jeff had reassuring words, we are all dealing with gasoline and it behooves us to be very security oriented. I know I'm preaching here but we should all take our fuel tanks seriously. My instincts tell me you should either replace your tank or make your best effort to verify its condition. I will now step down from my soap box.
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