jray
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My buddy has a 8n and the Gas tank is leaking at one of the seams. Does anyone know if this can be brazed over or does the tank need to be replaced.
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leaking Gas Tank
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Thomas
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Couple of things to consider..where on the seem..bottom,middle,top.
How big is the leak.
Does the metal of the tank seem solid..good shape w/little rust.
What the replacement cost of a tank.
If the metal in good shape and the leak near the top I would consider a steady hand trying to patch the leak..but if the leak near the bottom and the metal not all that good shape I would seek another tank..ain't nothing worse than leaking gas tank in the back 40 on a hot summer day,or the dead of winter trying to patch the hole again or replace the tank. /w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif
How big is the leak.
Does the metal of the tank seem solid..good shape w/little rust.
What the replacement cost of a tank.
If the metal in good shape and the leak near the top I would consider a steady hand trying to patch the leak..but if the leak near the bottom and the metal not all that good shape I would seek another tank..ain't nothing worse than leaking gas tank in the back 40 on a hot summer day,or the dead of winter trying to patch the hole again or replace the tank. /w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif
Steve_in_Ont
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There sure are alot of gas tank sealers available. You might want to try one. Most of the products are targeted at old cars - Take a look at hemmings.com.
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There are many epoxy based patches available for both batteries and gas tank repair. I'm sure you will have to remove it, and thouroughly clean the area.. but a stick of gas tank epoxy beats the price of a new tank... if the areas is small enough to repair.
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You can get a kit from JC Whitney to seal the inside. You first use a rust converter, then coat the inside with a urethane. I used it in my 900 Ford a couple years ago and the results were great.