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Fuel Tank Levels
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David McCampbell
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May 05, 2009 07:17 PDT
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Hey Guys,
What do you think about moving this discussion to the new CSY site under
Drive Train? There is some good info being posted here. I'll be happy
to move it all if you agree.
My fuel tank, and I think most other quality tanks, have the suction
tube bottom set about 1/2" above the bottom of the tank sump. That way
you get to use almost all the fuel but don't suck up the muck at the
very bottom of the tank. A couple of years ago I had an aluminum aux
tank built by Florida Marine Tanks in N Miami and the engineer told me
that that was standard construction procedure for fuel tanks.
It is a good idea to thoroughly clean your fuel tanks about every 5
years. Fuel polishing is not a permanent fix if you have dirty tanks
with muck stuck to the sides and bottom.
I've used a PVC dip stick, marked with permanent marker for my tank for
years. It is simple, reliable and accurate.
Dave McCampbell
s/v Soggy Paws 44 WT-35
Currently in Ecuador
http://www.svsoggypaws.com
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