Where do most of you find that your fuel tank rusts at, inside or outside?
I just got done cutting the bottom 2" off of my 57 TR3 tank. The outside
of the bottom was badly pitted from sitting on the damp felt mounting
cushion. The inside looked really good! A little surface rust in spots,
but it was mostly all bright metal (except for where the outside pits
made it through to the inside).
I bent up a U shaped replacement panel for the bottom of the tank and am
in the process of welding it back in place. It seemed like a shame to
throw out a tank that looked so good inside. I plan to epoxy seal the
tank once it is done in case there are any pin holes in my welds.
Mike
> Why not take the best of your old tanks to a radiator shop and have it
> sealed?
>
> Best regards,
> Tom
>
>
>> From: suhringtr36@comcast.net
>> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
>> Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 20:39:10 -0400
>> Subject: [TR] Aftermarket Moss Gas Tank TR3
>>
>> Has anyone bought the replacement gas tank for the pre-60001 TR3? Mine has
>> several a leaks (I had it tested 4 years ago and the shop said it was
>>
> fine),
>
>> the one I bought from a club member leaks worse and the one I pulled this
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