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parahawk
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Location: Washington State
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 Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2006 10:56 pm Post subject: Ethanol damage to fuel tanks ? |
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I have read several articles that the ethanol contained in modern auto gas can damage fiberglass fuel tanks as it attacks the epoxy. There were several engine failures on boats due to ruined tanks.
Does anybody know if this could affect the tanks in the Kitfox IV-1200
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| Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2006 6:30 am Post subject: Ethanol damage to fuel tanks ? |
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I have had 3 boats. The fuel lines were why no fuel containing ethanol could
be used. Nothing was mentioned about the tank. I have not heard that ethanol
will harm fiberglass.
Albert
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pwmac(at)sisna.com
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| Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2006 7:18 am Post subject: Ethanol damage to fuel tanks ? |
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Alcohol is a solvent and very few resins used in fuel tanks are
compatible. Maybe your boat tanks have been internally coated? Of
course the glass in not affected, just the resin that holds it all
together. Check the archives for many-many discussions on this issue.
Paul
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At 08:30 AM 9/10/2006, you wrote:
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I have had 3 boats. The fuel lines were why no fuel containing
ethanol could be used. Nothing was mentioned about the tank. I have
not heard that ethanol will harm fiberglass.
Albert
5TD
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