[Shop-talk] L shaped fuel tank problem

[Dave Cavanaugh]

I use JB weld for a lot of stuff, but that's not one I would do. I'd 
weld something over the hole that's thick enough to take threads and 
call it good, assuming the tank is safe to weld on.


On 4/17/2016 2:20 PM, Matt wrote:
>  I have an old steel L tank out behind the shop that goes i the back 
> of a pick up and I was considering refurbishing it for diesel containment.
> Overall it is in decent condition, but I planned to clean out the 
> inside - maybe some acid treatment and a coat of fresh paint on the 
> outside.
> On the bottom is a half inch hole and it may have been tapped, but the 
> metal is not that thick.
> Generally I would think a socket head plug would go there to act as a 
> drain, but I am not sure there is enough steel there to form a 
> reliable seal.
> Any ideas on how to best treat this?  I could tap for a plug and try it...
> I considered welding or JB Welding some large washers to provide 
> enough meat to allow a socket plug to work..
> Any other appropriate "stoppers" come to mind?
> I was also considering just sealing up the hole on the bottom and 
> adding a drain on a vertical surface near the bottom.
> Matt
> Columbus, GA
>
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