Rusted Gas Tank Repair and Motor Mounts

[yomax4]

I agree with sand blast at least or Build New. I had a similar situation and building new was less time consuming with all things considered. Good Luck.

 

[shaeff]

Using Red Kote may be a better option than POR-15 for the inside of the tank, unless POR makes a product designed for inside the tank:

Amazon.com : Red Kote Quart Coat Gas Fuel Tank Sealer Liner Gas Oil Diesel : Lawn Mower Gas Tanks : Patio, Lawn & Garden

 

[TMGT]

Using Red Kote may be a better option than POR-15 for the inside of the tank, unless POR makes a product designed for inside the tank:

Amazon.com : Red Kote Quart Coat Gas Fuel Tank Sealer Liner Gas Oil Diesel : Lawn Mower Gas Tanks : Patio, Lawn & Garden

That's one of the products I've used in the past, great stuff, just sealed a couple gallon hyd. tank on my dump trailer with it. No problem sealing some decent holes.

 

[bigdeano]

About 4 years ago I repaired and coated an old tractor gas tank with Bill Hirsch tank sealer. Haven't had any problem, and I use ethanol gas.

I've been using citric acid to remove rust lately. It works real well if you're a little patient. There are videos on YouTube about it.

 

[KubotainNH]

POR does have a tank kit, I used one on my motorcycle. Can't really give a rating on it though.

POR-15® Fuel Tank Repair Kit

 

[jbwilson]

I made this gas tank not too long ago for my 1954 Short Hood welder.

Shield Arc - What did you use to make the curved top of the tank?

Thank you. John

 

[jack707]

Why not buy a new tank? Unless you want something to weld up.

 

[Shield Arc]

Shield Arc - What did you use to make the curved top of the tank?

Thank you. John

John I used my break, and shop press.

 

[jbwilson]

Shield Arc - Thank you. By the way, I like the industrial "art deco" design of your mig welders. Much better looking than the modern box with knobs look.

John

 

[2458n]

The red stuff is what we used on old heavy equipment. Better operators then equipment fixers. Stuff worked where we tried it. Kept the diesel where it was put.