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| robkammer |
 Jan 30 2022, 12:48 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 217 Joined: 7-January 21 From: Vermilion Ohio Member No.: 25,049 Region Association: North East States  |
While I'm replacing the fuel lines on the 74 I thought I'd address the inside of the tank while I have it out. It's rusty but not too awful. The screen was pretty dirty though.
I'm leaning towards the POR15 system but have a few questions. What's the best way to seal the tank while I'm stirring all of the solutions around inside? It's looking like a pretty good upper body workout and I would hate to interrupt the fun with leaking solvent. Open for suggestions of other products. Cheers!  |
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| robkammer |
Jan 30 2022, 05:00 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 217 Joined: 7-January 21 From: Vermilion Ohio Member No.: 25,049 Region Association: North East States |
That's what I'm hearing about the POR. I'll need not to hurry the process and be sure everything is really dry. My other option is to have a radiator shop clean it out and find something to coat the inside. Forget the 'real gas' option. There are only a few stations in my area and they're not convenient. I've had good results with fresh fuel and additives with all of my cars and boats.
I also need to weigh the cost, $110 for the POR or $249 for a repro tank from 914R. Thanks for the input! |
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| Superhawk996 |
Jan 31 2022, 06:40 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,029 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch 
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QUOTE(robkammer @ Jan 30 2022, 06:00 PM)  My other option is to have a radiator shop clean it out and find something to coat the inside. . . . .I also need to weigh the cost, $110 for the POR or $249 for a repro tank from 914R. Still not sure why you're wanting to coat the inside. Tank sealer rarely works. Begins to flake off later on and clogs up the in tank fuel sock. Then you're screwed! Light surface rust is to be expected. As previously stated your tank doesn't look too bad. Clean and treat with POR Metal prep. POR metal prep etches the steel and leaves a light zinc coating that will help prevent future surface rust. As always . . . best way to prevent corrosion is to keep the tank full. Not sure where you're getting $110 for POR. Heres a gallon of cleaner/degreaser and a gallon of metal prep (more than enough) for $63. https://detailingconnect.com/products/por-1...BSABEgJsOfD_BwE |
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robkammer Fuel tank cleaning/sealing Jan 30 2022, 12:48 PM
Mark Henry Keep your tank full of real gas. For winter storag... Jan 30 2022, 03:31 PM Superhawk996 Cleaning -- Yes.
Sealing -- No. I wouldn't... Jan 30 2022, 03:54 PM
BeatNavy
Follow directions Exactly.
Yes, exactly. I th... Jan 30 2022, 04:09 PM rhodyguy That is a really clean tank. I would not POR it. R... Jan 30 2022, 04:55 PM BeatNavy Kevin has a good point. Yours looks good. By com... Jan 30 2022, 04:59 PM Mark Henry
Forget the 'real gas' option. There are o... Jan 31 2022, 11:52 AM bkrantz The radiator shop (in Tucson) that did my tank STR... Jan 30 2022, 10:29 PM targa72e Your tank looks about as clean as they get. Add fu... Jan 30 2022, 11:40 PM robkammer Thanks everyone. I'm near an Eastwood store an... Jan 31 2022, 08:54 AM TonyA Whatever you do do not send it to Myers in Ohio or... Jan 31 2022, 02:43 PM |
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