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Re: 1976 28 Tank Dimensions

Posted By: John Shadegg
Date: Saturday, 10 June 2006, at 9:57 a.m.

In Response To: Re: 1976 28 Tank Dimensions (Ken Scheben)

I have a '73 28 in San Diego with Ford 351's tuned with a clean bottom and it will only turn 3,400 rpms, not the designed 4,200. I am told California has had 5.7% ethanol for three years. The gas docks claim they dont know of anyone who has experienced any problem. I'm afraid they're wrong.

My mechanic has not considered fuel contamination or tank deterioration as a possible cause yet. Does anyone know if the fuel can be tested and, if so, who can do it. The tank is full of $4.00 gas! I am going to have him look for the "black sludge" under the carbs next. If its there, whats next? Can the engines be saved without rebuilding them?

Does anyone have even a ballpark figure for removal and replacement of the tank? I raised the performance issue with one of the biggest boat yards in San Diego and they never mentioned the ethanol issue. Is everyone out west just clueless about this problem?

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1976 28 Tank Dimensions
John B -- Thursday, 1 June 2006, at 8:16 p.m.

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matt -- Thursday, 1 June 2006, at 9:13 p.m.

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John B -- Thursday, 1 June 2006, at 9:29 p.m.

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Frank Fimmano -- Friday, 2 June 2006, at 11:49 a.m.

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Ed -- Friday, 2 June 2006, at 1:06 p.m.

Re: 1976 28 Tank Dimensions
Frank Fimmano -- Friday, 2 June 2006, at 9:49 p.m.

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John B -- Thursday, 1 June 2006, at 10:28 p.m.

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Bob Ozinga -- Friday, 2 June 2006, at 12:36 p.m.

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wayne -- Monday, 5 June 2006, at 4:19 p.m.

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Bob Ozinga -- Tuesday, 6 June 2006, at 8:51 a.m.

Re: 1976 28 Tank Dimensions
Ken Scheben -- Friday, 9 June 2006, at 1:47 p.m.

Re: 1976 28 Tank Dimensions
John Shadegg -- Saturday, 10 June 2006, at 9:57 a.m.