| Re: [GMCnet] Gas tank cleaning up date. [message #323556 is a reply to message #323546] |
Fri, 08 September 2017 07:37   |
GMC.LES
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I'd still give the epoxy a try before giving up on the tank. Brazing or soldering will be a long job that might test your patience and stamina.
If the holes are truly just pinholes, you could cover them with masking tape and then apply a tank sealer to the inside. Once the sealer has been thoroughly cured, the tape can be removed and the exterior painted. The sealer will bridge the pinholes easily with the tape in place. The tape stops the sealer from leaking out and supports it until cured.
Les Burt
Montreal
'75 Eleganza 26'
> On Sep 8, 2017, at 3:29 AM, Rob Mueller wrote:
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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
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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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