Robin & Ron wrote:
>My questions are: 1) Any idea what the white stuff is and how one would get it
>off? 2) Is it possible to clean the burnt white stuff out and recoat with
>more white stuff? 3) Is there a problem with having it soldered, cleaning
>out all the loose burnt white stuff, and using it as is?
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Ron,
About the only way to get the "white stuff" - gas tank sealer out is
with the "Redi-Strip" process. In fact most franchises will tell you
that removing gas tank sealer is one of their largest uses. Eventually
the stuff comes loose on it's own and ends up clogging the fuel system.
It usually only works for a while before it fails. At any rate I would
have it removed, the tank soldered and use it as long as you can. Rust
probably caused the leak in the first place and it will just be a matter
of time before it leaks again. I replaced mine with one made of
stainless steel by a local sheet metal place. That was three years ago
and it cost $550 - not cheap, but forever. I think a new tank from
Morgan Spares might be similar in price but it will be made from the
same coated steel as your present tank
Good luck,
Art Hart
'64 +4
Chester, NJ
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