[Shop-talk] L shaped fuel tank problem

[John Innis]

You need a bung hole.  No, really that's what they are called!   A piece of
steel tubing that is thick enough to take threads and can be welded into
thinner sheet.  Make sure you get one of a materiel that matches your tank.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Currie/272/95070/10002/-1

On Sun, Apr 17, 2016 at 4:20 PM, Matt <mbarre at juno.com> 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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