Aluminum fuel tanks can corrode in a marine environment, though much depends on how well they are protected belowdecks from salt water. Shielded from briny water, tanks can last forever, but on some ...

In our marine business, after effecting a repair, we are often asked, “Can you take a look at my fuel gauge too? It’s not working.” It’s a familiar story. Here’s how to troubleshoot yours. The sending ...

Our sailboat's old diesel tanks present a challenge as we take a break from boat work to explore our Tongan neighborhood. During our journey, we meet a local boy who becomes our guide and film ...

One thing that will stop a classic Ford dead in its tracks is fuel contamination caused by in-tank corrosion. It isn't the fuel that causes corrosion, but water in the fuel, which settles at the ...

Something was wrong with Sally Ann. ¶ For months, she sputtered and choked, and Barry Treahy’s remedies weren’t working. He kept changing her fuel filters. Then he rebuilt her carburetor. Finally, he ...