I can't help with the removal question, but one suggesting for reducing rust on the bottom of the tanks: I cut lengths of rubber hose (fuel line or similar) length wise and slid over the metal bottom rim of the tanks (after painting them with 3 coats of Tremclad), which should hopefully reduce the chipping and subsequent rust that ensues.
-- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Mon, Jun 15, 2020 at 3:52 PM Patrick Gateley via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hello, > > My wife and I own a 1988 C&C 44' and would like to make some improvements > to the propane locker. As you can see from this photo > <https://photos.app.goo.gl/7LQhVgmXeFWVjSE7A>, there is evidence of a > fair amount of corrosion to both the terminal block that supplies the > solenoid as well as rust stains on the bottom. I started exploring > separating the well from the flange and after cutting away a fair amount of > sealant and removing all screws, it will not budge. > > My intent is to run a new hose from my stove directly into the locker, add > a second drain hole because standing water accumulates on the aft side, and > replace the existing drain fitting with a new hose & Y valve. Ideally, I > do not want to damage the flange to remove this. Any suggestions on how to > break the bond between this flange and well? > > Photo link: > https://photos.app.goo.gl/7LQhVgmXeFWVjSE7A > > Thanks listers! > > Patrick & Kari Gateley > 1988 C&C 44' "Odessa" > > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > >
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