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March 20, 2010, 11:39:16 PM
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75classic

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Fuel tank replacement??
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Im pulling out my old overdue fuel tank this weekend and replacing it with a new aluminum tank that is being made. My question is the original tank had foam all the way around the top should i refoam or just leave it be? Im gonna add some joint pieces at the bottom to keep it off the floor. Any suggestions to foam or not to foam that is the question.. :scratch:

Brandon

March 21, 2010, 07:30:48 AM
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Re: Fuel tank replacement??
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2010, 07:30:48 AM »
Like to stir the pot do ya, Brandon? :wink:

Two distinct schools of thought.

Here's one.
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March 21, 2010, 10:32:17 PM
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Re: Fuel tank replacement??
« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2010, 10:32:17 PM »
Quote from: "Capt. Bob"
Like to stir the pot do ya, Brandon? :wink:

Two distinct schools of thought.

Here's one.
viewtopic.php?p=16884#p16884


Capt. Bob im not stirring the pot :D

March 22, 2010, 08:26:42 PM
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Re: Fuel tank replacement??
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2010, 08:26:42 PM »
When I removed my tank the only corrosion was under the foam tape someone had placed under the straps at one time.  A friend of mine who is a marine welder and helped me build my tank told under no certain terms should there be any foam or rubber touching the tank.  It's ok if the tank gets wet but only if it can dry out.  If something can trap and hold water against the tank it will quickly cause pitting.  He has seen hundreds of tanks over the years and said any of them with foam will be corroded.  Air has to get to it!  I glued 3/4" thick starboard "runners" on the bottom of my tank and then used vinyl under the straps for cushion.  Rubber usually has carbon in it which will corrode your new tank in no time.
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