I'm wondering if the sealing process, could clog the little filter screen on
the
fuel pickup in the tank. I looked inside my tank with a mirror, and light, and
there is a fine mesh screen that filters fuel being sucked from the bottom of
the tank.
- Bryan
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>I've narrowed my fuel gauge problem down to a faulty sending unit, so after
>the summer driving season is over, I'll pull the tank and repair or replace
>the unit. Meanwhile, a close watch on the trip odo, reset with each fill,
>will keep me from running dry. I hope!!
>
>In the spirit of "what else should I do while I'm there", I'm thinking of
>sealing the inside of the tank using one of the kits, such as available from
>Eastwood. It involves a cleaner, a surface etcher, and a sealer. All sounds
>good in the catalog. Does anyone have any experience with these? Especially
>longer term experience? The major concern I have is that the sealer which
>"forms a tough, elastic barrier" might come off in small or large pieces,
>causing horror in the fuel system.
>
>Any thoughts, comments, advice would be appreciated.
>
>Doug Ingram
>Victoria BC
>1958 Frogeye
>AN5L/636
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