[Healeys] steel vs. aluminium petrol tank

[Ron Osowski]

Aluminum may not rust, but when in contact with steel and moisture it can 
turn to powder due to galvanic corrosion.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jody Kerr" <jodyfkerr at gmail.com>
To: "Richard Korn" <rkorn at simnet.is>
Cc: "Healey list" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 3:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] steel vs. aluminium petrol tank


> Richard,
>
> I just picked up an Aluminum tank for my current project (a Jensen 
> Healey).
> In terms of Pros it's *much* lighter, and it won't rust. Also, my
> girlfriend likes how shiny it is. First time I ever heard a fuel tank
> referred to as "oooh, pretty!"
>
> your mileage may vary.
>
> Jody
>
>
>
> -- 
> http://www.theymightberacing.com/
> 1953 Studebaker Champion
> 1959 Studebaker Lark VII Hot Rod
> 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479)
> 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291)
> 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854)
>
> "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn
> from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent
> disinclination to do so."
> --Douglas Adams
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
> Healeys at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys
>
> You are subscribed as rosowski at tampabay.rr.com
>
> http://www.team.net/archive