Larry.
I would find the cause for the leak first before thinking of replacing the tank. A new tank might develop the same leaks if for example the tank is mounted under tension. Or is subject to the same vibrations. My experience is that tanks will leak after a while - there is no permanent solution. Cracks develop. Pin holes and if left idle corrosion will kill them. Hartmut To: [email protected] From: [email protected] Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 07:05:21 -0500 Subject: [ercoupe-tech] Fuselage Fuel Tank Replacement All, I'm looking for advice. My Ercoupe S/N 1963 had the original 5 gallon cowl tank replaced with the aluminum tank (normally fitted to later models) in 1984 when the stainless steel cowl skin was installed. About 4 years ago it began leaking. John Wright, Jr., went over it and for the past 4 years it has not leaked. Now it is leaking at the top front, and that is the cause of my fuel smell. I don't want to go through the work of pulling the tank and not have the fix permanent. So I am considering replacing this tank. A new aluminum tank is $1600, assuming I can actually find one. So, from your collective experience, should I get another aluminum tank, try to find a stainless tank, or what? I'm open to any solution as long as it's possible and will last a long time. Thanks! Larry in Missouri but soon Aransas N99340 _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. https://signup.live.com/signup.aspx?id=60969
