supposedly there’s a fungus or algae that can grow in your tank. I’m not sure if it’s actually in fuel or water at bottom but apparently enjoys the environment. I’ve heard about it in av-gas or jet a from my flying days as well as marine and other diesel situations. I’ve heard it referred to as diesel bug —for one. And I now believe I may have met the creature.
it started with something petroleum in bilge. The search for the source was lengthy and only when I removed the base board under my deep six house batteries did I discover it—-diesel— about a gallon floating under there next to the tank.
unfortunately further exploration led to nothing but a likely leak from the inferior medial corner of the tank.
my boat is a 85 e 38 —-one of the last first gens made. Once empty, tank was only 30 ish pounds and easily lifted out of its space with 2 of us but only after cutting a hole in wood q berth base—-this piece never lifted as hoped for.
It was then easily maneuvered into galley and then extracted out of entryway—NOT. Not even close. Bring a can opener—-Plan to cut one quarter of end width off —skinny corner —will lose a couple gallons when fixed. Was a 60 ish gal tank.
inside, in suspected corner, is a material that could be goop or grime or anything but looks very much like the diesel bug I’ve seen pictures of. Outside is a corrosion that almost turned the aluminum to cardboard—although still rigid.
Major pain albeit Interesting project. Hope it not you
Doug
it started with something petroleum in bilge. The search for the source was lengthy and only when I removed the base board under my deep six house batteries did I discover it—-diesel— about a gallon floating under there next to the tank.
unfortunately further exploration led to nothing but a likely leak from the inferior medial corner of the tank.
my boat is a 85 e 38 —-one of the last first gens made. Once empty, tank was only 30 ish pounds and easily lifted out of its space with 2 of us but only after cutting a hole in wood q berth base—-this piece never lifted as hoped for.
It was then easily maneuvered into galley and then extracted out of entryway—NOT. Not even close. Bring a can opener—-Plan to cut one quarter of end width off —skinny corner —will lose a couple gallons when fixed. Was a 60 ish gal tank.
inside, in suspected corner, is a material that could be goop or grime or anything but looks very much like the diesel bug I’ve seen pictures of. Outside is a corrosion that almost turned the aluminum to cardboard—although still rigid.
Major pain albeit Interesting project. Hope it not you
Doug