In a message dated 11/15/03 8:43:03 PM Eastern Standard Time,
ronking@sbcglobal.net writes:
> Is there any recommended procedure for prepping a new gas tank? I got one
> from Proper MG and am wondering if anyone knows of any required cleaning/prep
> procedures before installation?
While you have the tank out, it's not a bad idea to clean up the bottom. Get
rid of any rust, and maybe even apply a rust inhibtor like POR-15 or
Eastwood's product (the name escapres me at the moment).
Before hte new tank goes in, consider treating that as well. On my BGT I
used the spray on pick-up bed liner. A few coats of rustoleum heavy duty primer
first, then two cans of spray cans of 3M liner. If it ever chips up, a quick
squirt and good as new. The coating on the tank as shipped is just a shipping
coat, so you'll have to do something.
Steve in NJ
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