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26x New Fuel Tank Selection ???
Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2021 6:10 pm
by windypatrick
Folks, I've looked all over this and other sites.
My old Moeller fuel tanks are tired out. While I will refurb the seals for now, I can't find a ready replacement, as the newest ones are too tall (as you all know). How have you folks solved this? I am guessing that there is an unsatisfactory quick fix and a satisfying (yet time consuming) hard core fix.
Thanks in advance
Re: 26x New Fuel Tank Selection ???
Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2021 6:23 am
by Russ
I haven't looked in a while, but are you saying these don't fit.
If I recall, it was the cap or something and folks replaced the cap with a lower one.
Or go upgrade to aluminum tanks.
https://shop.bwyachts.com/product-p/4011-1m0.htm
Re: 26x New Fuel Tank Selection ???
Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2021 7:01 am
by windypatrick
I am under the impression that the 17 gallon aluminum tanks are for a 26M
, Am I wrong? Having to buy an M to get the tanks makes the cost of acquisition higher than planned!
Re: 26x New Fuel Tank Selection ???
Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2021 7:03 am
by windypatrick
The older Moellers are 10" high, the newer ones 2" more (I believe). I read that one owner made a hatch of the space above the tank so they could just drop it in.
I would be glad to be wrong!
Re: 26x New Fuel Tank Selection ???
Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2021 11:02 am
by dlandersson
They still make and sell the old ones in Canada (hint, hint)
windypatrick wrote: ↑Sat Nov 20, 2021 6:10 pm
Folks, I've looked all over this and other sites.
My old Moeller fuel tanks are tired out. While I will refurb the seals for now, I can't find a ready replacement, as the newest ones are too tall (as you all know). How have you folks solved this? I am guessing that there is an unsatisfactory quick fix and a satisfying (yet time consuming) hard core fix.
Thanks in advance
Re: 26x New Fuel Tank Selection ???
Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2021 11:41 am
by rsvpasap
Re: 26x New Fuel Tank Selection ???
Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2021 10:58 pm
by OverEasy
Here is what we accomplished in transitioning to new dual Moeller 12 gallon tanks on our Mac26X that may be of interest
:
https://macgregorsailors.com/forum/view ... =8&t=28223
