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2023-05-09 Thread Frank Hrycin via CnC-List
I need a new tank for my 38 the label on the tank was still on it from the manufacturer. I called them and they still had the blueprint for it I just ordered a new one. I converted from gas to diesel so I had them install a return line as well. Here is the link to the company

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2023-05-09 Thread Dave S via CnC-List
I think Aluminum is OK for diesel, I would also check industrial or automotive metal tank fabricators. I had a custom aluminum fuel tank made for a Lotus Europa years back and it was easy to source and buy. Dave On Tue, 9 May 2023 at 10:42, Bill Coleman via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com>

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2023-05-09 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Here are a few I can think of http://www.moellermarine.com/product-category/fuel-containment/permanent-fuel-tanks/ https://www.virginiatank.com/ https://www.plastic-mart.com/category/159/marine-holding-tanks Bill On Mon, May 8, 2023 at 11:31 PM Matt Wolford via

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2023-05-09 Thread Jeffrey A. Laman via CnC-List
Aging and leaking aluminum fuel tanks is an excellent topic! Boats, even fresh water, that are 40 or more years old are very likely to experience aluminum fuel tank leaks. In my case, the leak started over winter and about 7 gallons of fuel went out my garboard drain onto the ground. Really

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2023-05-09 Thread John Read via CnC-List
I replaced my fuel tank a few years ago as a precautionary measure to avoid pin hole leaks in mid-summer. After much discussion was advised to have a new aluminum tank fabricated of aircraft grade material to match the old. Main reasons to not use a plastic tank are they are supposedly

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2023-05-09 Thread CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List
Moeller Marine makes many different sized fuel tanks. I would measure the area in the boat and pick a tank model that fits and then research the web for the best price. All the marine suppliers sell them, West Marine, Defender, Go2Marine, etc.