Joe West
05-08-2005, 11:47 AM
Date: Mon, 13 Sep 1999 14:37:21 -0500
From: "Rich Thompson" <RThompson@mirro.com>
<VV> Gas Tank Woes: A Suggestion
Glenn,
Bite the bullet and get a new gas tank. This sounds like one I would not want to mess with. By the time you are done getting the rust out (if a shop does it, which I suggest, the acids could thin the metal out in places that it would not withstand a pressure test) and trying to fill the hole; all the effort, time and money you spend is worth a new tank.
Considering the sediment you found, it would be smart to clean the main gas line (get a new one, maybe), clean/rebuild the carb, and take it from there, after you get the gas tank and lines taken care of. I questioned a similiar tank on mine and went the new route. Be smart and safe!
Good Luck.
Rich Thompson
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From: "Rich Thompson" <RThompson@mirro.com>
<VV> Gas Tank Woes: A Suggestion
Glenn,
Bite the bullet and get a new gas tank. This sounds like one I would not want to mess with. By the time you are done getting the rust out (if a shop does it, which I suggest, the acids could thin the metal out in places that it would not withstand a pressure test) and trying to fill the hole; all the effort, time and money you spend is worth a new tank.
Considering the sediment you found, it would be smart to clean the main gas line (get a new one, maybe), clean/rebuild the carb, and take it from there, after you get the gas tank and lines taken care of. I questioned a similiar tank on mine and went the new route. Be smart and safe!
Good Luck.
Rich Thompson
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