>> Winnie Olmer wrote:
>> >
>> > The bottom of my TR6 tank has about 10-15 pinholes. The largest being
>>1/16"
>> > dia. The metal around the pinholes seems solid enough if there is a way to
>> > patch the holes and stop the rust. I have Eastwoods fuel tank sealer,
>>but I
>> > need a way to seal the outside. Is there a gas resistant epoxy paste
>>sort of
>> > product that can be used?
>> >
>> > Thanks
>> > Winnie
If you're worried about an explosion, remove the tank, have it cleaned at a
radiator shop. Then before welding or soldering, fill it with some dry ice
(That's frozen CO2). The fumes from the co2 wiil dispalce all the oxygen
inside the tank, preventing any igniton.
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