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Hole in fuel tank - options ?
Apparently something 'dinged' my aluminum fuel tank.
There is a chevron shaped defect in the metal, and fuel is seeping through. What options do I have, or is it replace the tank ? Roy http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...ture_sized.jpg |
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I had the same problem.
I hat to empty the tank, then remove, dry it completely (!!) and went to a welder who welded it under inert gas. There is maybe a chance to seal it with an fuel resistant sealer or liquid metal. Personally, i was not looking for any compromises ;) |
A little JB Weld should seal it!
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JB Weld does make a tank sealer.
AutoWeld | J-B Weld [ame]https://www.amazon.com/J-B-Weld-8217-AutoWeld-Repair/dp/B00R2CDUWE[/ame] |
Try Click bond until it gets welded. JB weld does work, but this product is very clean and professional looking finish. CLICK BOND REPAIR PATCH KIT from Aircraft Spruce
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In a pinch, a sheet metal screw with an o-ring will work.
JB Weld products are good. If it works with the fuel in tank, would look into that. |
Thanks everyone.
I took it to the welder. I don't trust my 'fixes' |
Ooops. Ozzie Goat, I missed your last post. Good to hear that you chose the safest route.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From the JB Weld website: "When fully cured, J-B Weld is completely resistant to water, gasoline, and about every other petroleum product or automotive chemical. For wet-surface or submerged water or gasoline repairs, try our SteelStik or WaterWeld." I've used WaterWeld to seal a small gas tank leak on my boat. It's been over a year and it's still leak tight. Of course, the better (more permanent) solution would be to remove the tank, drain and dry it, and have a welder repair it using an argon purge to eliminate oxygen. However, getting the tank out the boat would require that I cut a big hole in the deck. So for now, I'm willing to periodically monitor for leakage. |
Thanks, Todd
I appreciate it |
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