Rich:
I did the same thing. The cost of coating the inside was less than a new
tank and everything was kept original. Less cost, less hastle, and a great
fit. However, my gas gauge now bounces around wildly. I hope they didn't
remove my baffles.
Dan
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From: healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com@autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of Rich C
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:23 AM
To: Warthodson@aol.com; mayorrichard@hotmail.com; healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100 gas tank
Gary,
Your description of the fine powder being as fine as talcum powder leads me
to believe this is old gas residue, not rust from a rusting steel gas tank.
You say the tank is about 7 years old. Was the tank used for a time and then
allowed to sit empty with the last bit of gas in it evaporating? This would
certainly leave behind the rust coloured powder you describe. It would be
from the gas, not the tank.
Try pouring a little gas into a glass container and leaving it in a safe
place until the liquid evaporates. Look at what's left behind.
Regardless, there are new gas tank sealants made today, formulated to stand
up to the modern fuels with ethanol, etc. and will not break down.
I have recently gone through this operation with a BN1 that had sat for
decades. I had to empty about 7 gallons of ancient rotten smelling fuel from
the tank. The carb float bowls had about 1/2" of this dry powdery sediment
in them that had to be completely cleaned out. Same with the fuel pump. I
removed the tank and took it to a reputable radiator and gas tank repair
shop. They cleaned and sealed the inside of the tank with a sealant that
looks like white paint. They assured me this is formulated for the new fuels
and has a lifetime warranty.
Everything's back on the road now with no problems.
Rich Chrysler
>> From: Warthodson@aol.com
>> Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 09:18:22 -0400
>> To: healeys@autox.team.net
>> Subject: [Healeys] 100 gas tank
>>
>> This weekend we discovered the float bowls on a friend's BN1 filled with
>> approx. 1/2" of very fine rust, high enough to be blocking the passage
> into the
>> carbs. The car was restored 7 years ago & the gas tank was replaced at
> that
>> time. Upon examination, the inside surface of the tank was covered with
> rust.
>> He is considering an aluminum replacement tank & is interested in
>> knowing
>> which suppliers have tanks the fit well, have the correct fuel line
> fitting & if
>> there are any other issues he should know about.
>> Thanks,
>> Gary Hodson
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