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Rad

08-20-2001 17:02:39




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My 8N's previous owner told me he didn't fill it over half full, or it would leak. I can't afford a $200 new one, is there something I might try? Is there a gasket or something...




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BOB

08-22-2001 10:49:38




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 Re: Gas Tank in reply to Rad, 08-20-2001 17:02:39  
IF YOU CAN WELD AND THE HOLE IS FIXABLE YOU CAN FILL IT WITH WATER AND WELD IT . IM SURE IF YOU CANT WELD YOU COULD FIND SOME ONE TO DO IT RATHER CHEAPLY.



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Dave Smith, NO DONT WELD

08-22-2001 12:31:45




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 Re: Re: Gas Tank in reply to BOB, 08-22-2001 10:49:38  
It is not worth it unless you want to take flying lessons without a airplane. My Cousin did it 40 years ago and you can still see the 6 inch scar on his face. You can take it to a radiator shop and they can boil it out and repair it. At least around here they do.
Dave <*)))><



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bob g

08-23-2001 04:54:53




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 Re: Re: Re: Gas Tank in reply to Dave Smith, NO DONT WELD, 08-22-2001 12:31:45  
i have worked in a welding shop and have done numerous gas tanks and the old tractors are easy as long as you fill them with water first so theres no air pockets. some of the newer ones you got to be real carefull because they have reserve chambers. im sure a welding shop in your area can handle it as long as it isnt to rusted.



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Danny in CO

08-22-2001 07:42:26




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 Re: Gas Tank in reply to Rad, 08-20-2001 17:02:39  
Rad,

I have an extra gas tank that I don't believe has any holes in it that it shouldn't. It is a little rusty inside but could be cleaned easily. If you are near Colorado or want to pay shipping, we can work out an price for it.

Danny



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Steve W

08-21-2001 06:03:57




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 Re: Gas Tank in reply to Rad, 08-20-2001 17:02:39  
I've heard people say they don't like this fix, but if you take the tank out, and figure out where the leak is (use water), they make a epoxy kit with a fiberglass panel that you put over the leak. I have used thes patches on all kinds of tanks....there is one on my N tank up by the radiator upper clamp.....I have 100% faith in the repair, provided the metal is prepped right. It's a simple repair.

Take Care
Steve

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Canadianiner

08-21-2001 05:23:29




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 Re: Gas Tank in reply to Rad, 08-20-2001 17:02:39  
If you can identify exactly where the leak is you might try a product called sealall. It is only a few bucks a tube and is definitely gas resistant and will even bond to gas wet surfaces. You can also soak a piece of fabric with it as reinforcement. It is usually used externally. I have had great success on pinholes etc. but I don't know how well it would work on a leaking seam.
Good luck.



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MikeC

08-20-2001 18:19:25




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 Re: Gas Tank in reply to Rad, 08-20-2001 17:02:39  
I am sure that I will be corrected if I am wrong, and I don't have a package here to look at, but JB Weld might work if the leak is not too big. Again, I do not have a package to read the specs and find out if it is resistant to gas, but if it is it might be worth a try.



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Old George

08-20-2001 17:15:26




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 Re: Gas Tank in reply to Rad, 08-20-2001 17:02:39  
Rad, if it is not too bad, POR-15 gas tank sealer is great stuff. They have a kit that costs about $50.00 that includes a cleaner, etcher, and sealer that leaves a porcelain like surface on the inside of the tank. Make sure you keep the vent hole in the dome clear. Click on the link below for more info. Hope this helps.
Alan Esch
45 2N kit 183513

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