Posted by jimg.allentown on July 06, 2021 at 09:40:25 from (24.115.194.96):
In Reply to: Gas tank rust posted by Dave H (MI) on July 06, 2021 at 07:05:21:
So far, the solutions I see offered are incomplete.
First thing - phosphoric acid is the active ingredient in the 'paint over rust' products offered. They turn the rust into a hard chemical (I forget the name of it) that stops further rust and gives a stable surface to paint. That would be a good starting point.
Second thing - sealing the tank. I would recommend getting a good tank sealer offered by one of the many antique restoration companies. Look for good reviews and choose the one that best suits your needs.
Lastly - to the fellow that is concerned about how much you will spend compared to replacing the tank - Dave did say that he wanted to keep it original as much as possible. That would be the reason for spending the time and money to solve the problem.
Fuel filters are a good idea, but they are not usually well suited to gravity feed systems. Maybe adding a light duty low pressure electric fuel pump would help.
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