Hello All...
I just wanted to say thank you to everyone on the list that have replied to
my request for information on gas tank sealant. I haven't found anyone who
carries it yet, but that is the easy part. What I wanted was tried and
tested information, that's what I got.
Thank you all.
Jim Thingwold
Anaheim, California
"Jim" <Trucking@hotglass.com>
1966 Chevy Pickup
http://exo.com/~jht/truck/
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At 10:17 AM 5/18/99 -0700, you wrote:
> >> I'm hoping someone can help, I just had my gas tanks boiled out and now
> >> would be the best time to coat the inside of the tanks with
> >> something that
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> >
> >There are a variety of gas tank sealers available, from POR 15, Bill Hirsch
> >and others. The vendors such as Chevy Duty should carry it. The place that
> >boiled out the gas tank of my '58 sold me a quart can of the stuff. Four
> >years later, still no problems. I know some people are concerned about the
> >possibility of the stuff peeling off and clogging your fuel system, but it's
> >worked for me.
>Years ago I did the tank on one of our Model A's with Fuller O'Brien fuel tank
>slushing compound, which is for aircraft tanks. I believe the others just
>repackage
>and jack the price up appropriately for whatever the restoration folks
>traffic will allow.
>I did that in 1978 or 9 and drove the car to two NSRA nat's in Mn in 82 and 85
>using gasohol in Iowa with no problems. I still have the car and it has never
>leaked.
>
>"Nothin lasts forever except old Fords and a natural stone" - Willie Nelson
>
>
>http://home.utm.net/bfischer e-mail - bfischer@utm.net
>
>robert.fischer@cdc.com
>
>www.geocities.com/MotorCity/2251 rfischer@worldnet.att.net
>
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