>Hey All,
>
> I posted a question about a gas tank yesterday. I should point out
>that
>the tank doesn't leak. Should I just button it up after removal, and add
>a fresh coat of point to prevent and potential rusting? If I leave it
>this way for a year is there anything I have to worry about before
>putting it back and filling it up with gas.
>
>JHD IV
When I used to fly a Cessna 152 I was always told to leave the plane with
full tanks because otherwise as the air/vapor in the tank cooled at night
moisture would be drawn in and could cause the tank to rust out over time.
The full tank had less air/vapor and so would draw in less moisture.
So if you are going to leave it in a non-airconditioned place I suggest
that you
leave it full of something (not water) or plug up all the holes REAL GOOD.
If it will be airconditioned I would just empty it and set it on a shelf
somewhere after it was dry.
Eric C.
Still looking for a Spitfire.
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