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How to patch a gas tank

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Tim

08-13-1998 14:40:38




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I have started to repair the non-engine parts on my ZTU restoration project. The gas tank, having no cap on it for 25+ years, has rust holes on the bottom towards the driver end. After removing the worst of the area, it appears as though I have a rectangular hole about 4"X6" in size to repair. My initial thoughts are to braze weld a new piece of metal much like any standard body fender job, however, I am curious if there are any new techniques out there people have successfully tried, such as fiberglass cloth, or ??. I intend to treat the inside of the tank with a gas tank sealer once I have repaired the hole. Any thoughts?


Tim in Lincoln, NE

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Joe Truchard

08-19-1998 19:32:16




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 Re: How to patch a gas tank in reply to Tim, 08-13-1998 14:40:38  

: I have started to repair the non-engine parts on my ZTU restoration project. The gas tank, having no cap on it for 25+ years, has rust holes on the bottom towards the driver end. After removing the worst of the area, it appears as though I have a rectangular hole about 4"X6" in size to repair. My initial thoughts are to braze weld a new piece of metal much like any standard body fender job, however, I am curious if there are any new techniques out there people have successfully tried, such as fiberglass cloth, or ??. I intend to treat the inside of the tank with a gas tank sealer once I have repaired the hole. Any thoughts?

: : Tim in Lincoln, NE

I think your first idea is the best using a wire feed
welder very carefully, maybe using melted lead
if you know what you are doing like they used to
do on car bodies before fiberglass. I don't think
fiberglass would work because the bond would have to be super. I have successfully use JB weld on smaller holds and sanding down smooth. Again the work must be to shiney metal.
Good luck.

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