[TR] Gas tank repair

[Dave Connitt]

Hi Andrew,

I used the Eastwood kit on my tank about 3 years ago but first I had the
tank chemically cleaned at a local metal refinisher where they dip the parts
in some kind of nasty material that removes everything down to clean metal.
I think it cost me about $100.00 for the cleaning. He put some kind of
phosphorous coating on the bare metal to retard rusting. When I got it back
the inside and outside was spotless and it actually didn't leak! That was a
good starting point for the kit.

It's all painted on the outside and coated on the inside so it should be
good to go for as long as I have it. LOL

Dave Connitt

'67 TR4A IRS

http://davestr4a.com

YouTube: DavesTR4A

 

 

 

 

 

From: Triumphs [mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Andrew
Uprichard
Sent: Saturday, June 4, 2016 11:28 AM
To: triumphs at autox.team.net
Subject: [TR] Gas tank repair

 

I am about to install a gas tank in a '57 small-mouth and first filled it
with gas to check for leaks.  Wouldn't you know it - a pinhole leak at the
bottom corner.

 

In the past I have had tanks professionally "sealed", but it was expensive
and I have heard mixed feedback.

 

I see Eastwood advertising gas tank repair products and Permatex has one out
there.  Does anyone have experience with any of these products or
suggestions / advice on dealing with the issue?  Thanks!

Andrew Uprichard

Jackson, Michigan

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