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Fuel tank replacement issues, Nipples & socks |
Pat Garvey |
Apr 11 2010, 06:45 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
I'm starting to replace my original fuel tank because it has degraded inside (badly). Have a very nice replacement, but have some issues:
1. Fuel "socks". Can these be cleaned gently? Note in the attached pic that only one is viewable. The other is stuck in the tank. Ideas? Can I just drive it out with a drift pin? 2. Though this a more than decent tank, it has a horrible "rattle can" finish. I could refinish it myself, with many hours of labor, but it also needs to be boiled out. Why? Because USPS wouldn't let the PO ship it with sealant the "smelled funny". So, he had to remove it. Now, I have surface rust on the inside. Minor, but I don't want another mega problem down the road. So, I'm looking for suggestions, preferably within my area (SE PA). Looking for a total refurbishment, to factory specs. Pat Attached image(s) |
tod914 |
May 13 2010, 05:50 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
Pat the Metal Ready will get rid of the flash rust and leave a zinc coating. Probally not necessary, but you could do the Marine clean prior to the Metal Ready. Doesn't look like you need a liner in it. You should flush it with cold water after sloshing it around with the Metal Ready. Looks like a very good tank. Every tank will flash rust after it's boiled out. Not a big deal. The Bill Hirsch kit works well. Had that done on my 1975 car. It forms a rubbery bladder inside the tank. Won't have to worry about it chipping off at some point.
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