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Fuel tank condensation

8 degrees earlier this week, 64 now, big puddle below tank
Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake

Re: Fuel tank condensation

Reply #1
Good example as to why we keep the fuel tank full so it will cut down on the air space causing the same thing to happen inside under the correct condition.

Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

Re: Fuel tank condensation

Reply #2
I imagine that with our AH on and sitting next to the tank. The fuel bay temp is pretty consistent.
Jerry & Nona and Kimeru the cat that thinks she's a dog
1998 36' WTFE U320  #5314 Motorcade #17711
USAF 1975-1995
2019 Subaru Crosstrek 'toad'
2003 Subaru Legacy touring car
jerry Fincher | Flickr

Re: Fuel tank condensation

Reply #3
And to be in full compliance with Murphy law the tank was uncapped last night to install new fuel door,
Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake

Re: Fuel tank condensation

Reply #4
dang just looked at my picture on a full size screen, red wire in background needs attention.
Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake

Re: Fuel tank condensation

Reply #5
dang just looked at my picture on a full size screen, red wire in background needs attention.
40 lashes with a wet noodle for you. Dilly Dilly!
Jerry & Nona and Kimeru the cat that thinks she's a dog
1998 36' WTFE U320  #5314 Motorcade #17711
USAF 1975-1995
2019 Subaru Crosstrek 'toad'
2003 Subaru Legacy touring car
jerry Fincher | Flickr