Joe West
05-08-2005, 01:02 PM
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Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 19:06:09 EDT
From: RonChoy@aol.com
Re: <VV> Gas tank woes
In a message dated 9/13/99 6:55:18 PM, venga@oakharbor.net writes:
<< My question is, should I try to clean it, seal it up, and use it, or bite
the bullet and get a new tank? If I clean it, what would work good besides a
bit of solvent and an old chain to shake around in it? Would sealer fix the
screw hole? Finally, what do you think of water to fill the tank with to see
if there are any other leaks besides the screw hole? Just an idea as I figure
it couldn't hurt. Opinions? >>
Detergent and water with the chain. Sealer would fix the screw hole and the
now-clean interior; I think Clark's sells a tank sealer; using it might
negate needing the "other leaks" test. Of course, buying a new tank is
quick and easy. -ron 65,66
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Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 19:06:09 EDT
From: RonChoy@aol.com
Re: <VV> Gas tank woes
In a message dated 9/13/99 6:55:18 PM, venga@oakharbor.net writes:
<< My question is, should I try to clean it, seal it up, and use it, or bite
the bullet and get a new tank? If I clean it, what would work good besides a
bit of solvent and an old chain to shake around in it? Would sealer fix the
screw hole? Finally, what do you think of water to fill the tank with to see
if there are any other leaks besides the screw hole? Just an idea as I figure
it couldn't hurt. Opinions? >>
Detergent and water with the chain. Sealer would fix the screw hole and the
now-clean interior; I think Clark's sells a tank sealer; using it might
negate needing the "other leaks" test. Of course, buying a new tank is
quick and easy. -ron 65,66
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