After considering the age of my tank, the cost of the cleaning and sealing kit,
and the price of the new tank on sale at moss, I bought a new tank. Fit
perfectly.
Bob
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> On Dec 1, 2017, at 2:36 PM, Tim Davis BN7 <tld6008 at mchsi.com> wrote:
>
> Most sealers will deal with light surface rust by encapsulating it.
>
>
> Tim Davis BN7
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: i erbs <eyera3000 at gmail.com>
> To: Bob England <engl at accesscomm.ca>
> Cc: Ahealey help <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Fri, 01 Dec 2017 12:02:50 -0500 (EST)
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel Tank sealers
>
> I have a new to me 67 MGB that sat in storage for over 20 years. While the
> car starts, the fuel is stinky and gods knows what is in the tank. I bought a
> clean used tank, but it has some surface rust inside. I have heard from the
> MG group to use vinegar, muriatic acid or other stuff similar to the Healey
> list. I have used Por-15 products for other applications and would trust
> them. I have the last two weeks of the year off from work, and plan to clean
> and install the tank. Have a happy Holiday season and may our cars run sweet
> and true.
>
> Cheers
>
> Ira Erbs
> Portland,OR
> _______ _______
> (______ \____1959 BN4____/ _______)
> (_________________________)
> BT7 engine and disk brakes
>
>
> 1967 MGB
>
> A racing car is an animal with a thousand adjustments. Mario Andretti
> Please excuse random auto corrects and misspelled words
>
> On Fri, Dec 1, 2017 at 7:22 AM, Bob England <engl at accesscomm.ca> wrote:
>> Bob
>>
>>
>>
>> I?m chiming in real late on this one (finally getting time to reading old
>> emails). A few years back I had to line a gas tank from a Series 1 XJ6
>> (unobtanium new). I used a POR-15 fuel tank sealer kit and was very pleased
>> with the result. Using the degreaser and metal prep is a must.
>>
>>
>>
>> If the pick-up tube/filter in the Healey tank is non-removable, this option
>> would be a non-starter.
>>
>>
>>
>> However, based on Jean?s reply, I agree a new tank would be the way to go.
>>
>>
>>
>> (the late) BobE
>>
>> ?65 BJ8
>>
>>
>>
>> From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Robert
>> F. Begani
>> Sent: October 26, 2017 11:24 AM
>> To:healeys at autox.team.net
>> Subject: [Healeys] Fuel Tank sealers
>>
>>
>>
>> Johns recent comment about his use of sealers on a fuel tank which lasted 15
>> years. 25 years ago when I bought my BJ8, I had mine sealed inside and out
>> with an epoxy by a well known local specialist Al?s Radiator in the western
>> suburbs of Chicago. I called them because of heavy rust plugging the full
>> pump and carb filter. They were surprised it lasted that long and
>> recommended having it done again. They are now a part of a rather expensive
>> franchise program which has dealers in Florida. However, I would like to
>> flush and seal myself. Has the members of the list have any suggestions?
>> The tank does not leak and is original to the vehicle.
>>
>>
>>
>> Bob Begani
>>
>> BJ8 ?67
>>
>>
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