Jean-Leon Morin wrote
>Am I going to explode if I do this? I figure that washing it should rid it
>of a large percentage of vapour, and whatever is left would be "popped" with
>a match before welding it.
I had the filler neck on my tank welded back on with a reinforcement by a
radiator repair place. I had removed the tank and filled it with water,
drained, and let dry for a day before taking it to the shop knowing full
well that I was creating a rust problem.
The guy who did the job steamed out the inside of the tank before going to
work. I noticed that even after that he waved the torch across the opening
as a check.
The rust washed right out after have a dozen shakings and dumping with
about a litre of gas in to slosh around. Even so I added a temporary
disposable fuel filter ahead of the fuel pump until I was sure the fuel was
clean. I think I went through three filters over the course of two tanks
before everything ran completely clear.
As for how safe it is I just don't know. But when I lived in various parts
of the three northern territories it was very very common for people to
suffer a tank leak as a result of the gravel roads. Absolutely any service
station with a lift would weld a patch on in minutes. People were really
blase about tank leaks and an easy topic of conversation in the north is,
what is the best temporary gas tank repair? My personal favorite, which
has always worked, is bubble gum. Others say soap and toilet paper or
spruce tree gum or etc.
I don't remember ever seeing any of these northern tank repairs involve
removing the tank. The gas would be drained yes but I don't know what was
done to clear the tank of fumes before lighting the match.
Rick Grant
1959 SII 88"
VORIZO
Calgary Alberta
www.rickgrant.com
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