>Anyway, I noticed while working on the truck, that there is a small pin
>hole in the side of the oil pan. (note the oil pan has surface rust.)
>
>Now, in my "sandblast the soupcracker" mindset, I think that I could just
>quickly clean up the area with a wire wheel and using the wire feed
>welder, on low, just put a dab over the hole.
>
>I wanted to run this by the list first.
>
>Is it possible to set the oil on fire in the jeep? Is there a better way,
>(That doesn't involve removal of the oil pan?)
I would drain the oil, clean the area up real well with a wire brush and
sandpaper, then wipe it down with acetone or lacquer thinner and patch it
with JB Weld. I fixed a hole in my dad's '72 Chevy wagon gas tank like
that years ago. DON'T use JB Quick. Use the regular stuff.
Dave C
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