[Public-List] gas tank replacement.

[Mike Lehman]

To remove the old tank first disconnect all of the fuel lines, then remove the exhaust and anything else that is in the way, remove the spark plugs and cover the engine with a towel, cut the strap that goes over the tank. The tank is glassed in on the back end. Grab onto the tank while laying over the engine and work it side to side as hard as you can to break it free from the glass...then slide it out over the engine. If you put a new aluminum tank in the same location you can reach the back with a full arms length plus the length of a caulking gun. Use 3M5200 and pry the back of the tank with the nozzle while squirting 5200 under the back edge of the tank. You can also use West six10 in the tube for this. I think you'll find that your old tank is 16 gallons.

--- Original Message ---

From: "Gordon Laco" <mainstay at csolve.net>
Sent: July 18, 2013 2:04 PM
To: jdusseault at synergem.org, "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
Subject: Re: [Public-List] gas tank replacement.

Bonjour Jacques -

I have a plastic/nylon tank made by Tempo; you can probably buy one through
Marine Outfitters in Kingston.   Ask for Dave Wilby at 1-888-732-8883

My Alberg 30 #426 is also a liner boat.  It has factory installed wheel
steering and it looked to me like I can't get the tank out without
dismantling the steering and removing the engine.

If Tempo's are no longer available, I hope Dave can help you find another
type that can work.  He'll also know custom fabricators near you.

Cheers

Gord #426 Surprise


On 18/07/13 1:21 PM, "jdusseault at synergem.org" <jdusseault at synergem.org>
wrote:

> I discovered yesterday that my gas tank is leaking.  I promptly emptied it
> and am now looking for a replacement and some advice.  Kilwinning #446 was
> built in 1970 and launched in 1971.  She is a liner series boat with the gas
> tank under the cockpit sole behind the A4.  I believe the tank is about 12
> US gals.  If possible, I would like to replace it with a slightly larger
> tank.  Have any of you replaced this type of tank?  What kind of tank?  How
> did you get it in and out?  How did you get access to unfasten and later
> refasten the tank?  I would also appreciate any recommendations for a custom
> tank builder?
>
>
>
> Kilwinning is presently on the St-Laurence River at Iroquois, Ontario.
>
>
>
> Thanks for your help!!
>
>
>
> Jacques M. Dusseault
>
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> Cell: 613-220-2230
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> Email: jdusseault at synergem.org
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