Gas tank sealers

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Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2012: Gas tank sealers
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Doug Wilson on Sunday, June 17, 2012 - 09:38 pm:

My gas tank is okay on the outside, but the inside is full of scale, rust, crud, and corruption (normal I suppose). I have gotten most of the loose stuff out by rinsing with water and shaking. Are the tank sealants most of the distributors carry the way to go or are there other suggestions or opinions?

Doug


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Andy Loso St Joseph, MN on Sunday, June 17, 2012 - 10:25 pm:

If it isn't a 26-27 gas tank, I would buy a new tank. You won't regret it. I do sell them, email me at aloso@q.com if interested.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ed in California on Sunday, June 17, 2012 - 10:27 pm:

Replace the tank with a reproduction. I learned the hard way by chasing gas tank gremlins for years, only to solve the problem with a nice new galvanized repo tank.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By John Gelfer, Milwaukee WI on Sunday, June 17, 2012 - 10:30 pm:

I second that. I could never go more than a few miles without a fuel clog until I sprang for a new gas tank. I even tried having the old tank cooked out at a radiator shop, but it didn't work. 80 years of crud is hard to clean.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Fred McDonald on Sunday, June 17, 2012 - 11:08 pm:

I just finished the POR-15 treatment sold by Lang's and others. First the Marine Clean with several treatments and then the Medal Prep treatment with good rinsing. After leaving the tank in the hot sun for two days, it was completely dry. Then use the POR-15 tank sealer and roll it around good. It is now going through the drying period but looks clean and smooth with the coating inside. No loose particles shaking around either. Didn't cost much and got to use my original tank. Hope someone else might comment on this method.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Bud Holzschuh - Panama City, FL on Monday, June 18, 2012 - 07:39 am:

Doug

I've used this product on 4 gas tanks so far (3 motorcycle and 1 T).

http://www.caswellplating.com/restoration-aids/epoxy-gas-tank-sealer.html

Results have been excellent in all cases. One of the motorcycle tanks had some rather large pinholes. Sealed that one 4 years ago and still fine.

Cheers
schuh


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Royce in Dallas TX on Monday, June 18, 2012 - 09:13 am:

I had a nightmarish experiece with the fuel tank sealer from Eastwood. The car was a '67 Mustang convertible. We sealed a brand new gas tank (car owner insisted against my recommendation). I believe the Eastwood kit is actually a relabeled Bill Hirsch product.

About a year later the car started to have problems with clogged fuel filters, then would not flow any gas at all. The carb, fuel line and filter were all clogged severely with the tank sealer which had softened and come loose completely. We replaced the fuel tank, pump, and lines. The carburetor had to be sent to Pony Carbs to remove the goo.

Best bet is to buy a new tank and avoid this crap.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rich Stinchcomb, Trumbull, CT on Monday, June 18, 2012 - 09:54 am:

Another problem with gas tank sealers is what may work with today's gasoline may break down with the next new additive.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By John Semprez-Templeton, CA on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 - 10:57 pm:

Bud has it right... Phenol Novolack is the best. Your tank will be better than new, with this stuff.


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