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 cam070
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| posted on August 18th, 2011 at 02:44 PM |
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Best Way to Store an Empty Fuel Tank
OK, I have finished painting the outside of my fuel tank and it is now empty. It will go into storage until I need it further down the track, which I
estimate will be at least a year if not 2 as we all know how long these resto projects take.
So what's the best way to store it so it doesn't rust from the inside out?
Do I spring for the POR15 fuel tank repair kit or can I use some kind of oil based product and wash it out with a water-based degreaser before I
install it?
Any thoughts on this?
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68AutoBug
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 posted on August 18th, 2011 at 04:26 PM |
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Hi
I would just put some engine oil in it... 1/2 a litre would do
seal it all up and turn the tank in all directions until You think the oil would coat all the surfaces
then leave it... the oil will stop any rust...
and just pour it out when You need it.. the engine oil coating the tank will mix with fuel with no effects..
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| posted on September 11th, 2011 at 11:00 PM |
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2 stroke oil is recommended for this process.
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| posted on September 12th, 2011 at 10:34 AM |
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I would be interested to know where you could get a tank tin/lead dipped like the old commy tanks.
25 years still no rust is enough proof on the concept. plus its easy to paint.
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| posted on September 12th, 2011 at 02:12 PM |
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You could try lead wiping, bit of an art but covers and sticks well if well prepared, use a google tutorial
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| posted on September 12th, 2011 at 10:10 PM |
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yeah i know how to do it, but doing all the inside will be a pain in the ass.
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| posted on September 13th, 2011 at 02:46 PM |
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Ha ha, yeah need a trained octopuss!
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| posted on September 14th, 2011 at 09:21 AM |
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surly some galvanizing place will have the stuff to do it? Just haven't seen one yet.
Google yields nothing lol.
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| posted on September 14th, 2011 at 09:29 AM |
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ahh! found one.
I searched "hot solder dipping" and after some looking found this mob. http://www.ftrs.com.au/fueltanks/fueltanks.php
Edit: never mind 
Plenty of placed in the states but nothing in aus. why is that?
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