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Post by tseibert on Mar 26, 2005 20:02:58 GMT -5
Does anyone want to share how to remove the fuel tank on a 1981 vintage P35 ?. It appears for my tank I would have to raise the tank about 4 " to lift out of the box the tank is mounted inand it looks like I only have 3" of clearance to the steering cables . The box the tank is mounted in looks like it was pre-assembled and then tabbed in w/ fbg. I was hoping I could slip it out but it looks tight. I have my 5424 out but it looks like not enough room to come forward either
Suggestions apreciated.
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Jack Armstrong windance
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Post by Jack Armstrong windance on Mar 27, 2005 8:54:35 GMT -5
My tanks is currently out (cleaning and refitting original 30 gal Monel tank for diesel fuel). The boat is a 1977 P35. I disconnected one steering cable from the quadrant to provide the necessary clearance. After disconnecting hoses etc. the tank comes out the port sail locker with very little problem  Jack |
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Post by tseibert on Mar 27, 2005 9:17:00 GMT -5
Thanks Jack, I appreciate the quick reply as scheduled launch is 4/30. I'll check this out today. Checking and Cleaning the tank seemed important for a 25 year old diesel boat, thats been sitting for a few years, figured I'd regret it later if I didn't check it.
With my last boat I would run out of fuel with a 1/4 tank on the gauge. I found the pickup screen and extension hose had fallen off So I couldn't draw off the bootom 3 " of the tank
Thanks again for the advice and Best of Luck with your projects
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