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USAussie
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Registered: July 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
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Les,
The tank is FULL little rusted through holes, I'd say there are possibly 100 of them. The tank has already been repaired with brazed
spots and soldered spots. I have two spare tanks here in Houston and I'm checking into the cost to have them sea freighted to
Sydney.
BTW this is a self inflicted wound, I left the tanks with a small amount of petrol in them and voila le problem!
Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808
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From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Les Burt
Sent: Thursday, September 7, 2017 10:03 AM
To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Gas tank cleaning up date.
Rob,
Don't bother brazing, use solder and flux as it needs less heat and is fairly quick once you've perfected your technique. That is
what most rad shops would do.
A faster alternative is a thick epoxy like JB weld. It can be applied with a plastic trowel to seal the holes. Once done with the
holes, Use tank sealer for the inside and a good rust paint for the exterior and the tanks will outlive the owner.
Les Burt
Montreal
'75 Eleganza 26'
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Regards,
Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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