[AJD] Antique Tractor Gas Tank sealer

[Merle W. Johnson]

Dean
I have used JC Whitney sealer SK975714N-$31.99 with very good results.  Treats a
20 gal tank with no problem.  Also available in larger quantities.  www.jcw.com
for catalog.
Merle

Dean VP wrote:

> I have soldered up the holes in my 1953 JD 60 gas tank (20 Gallon) but to
> make sure I have truly fixed it all. I would like to put a sealer inside.
> The tank actually looks pretty good inside as the rust out occurred from the
> outside in. But before I put a sealer inside I need to prepare the inside
> surface. At least get rid of the oily film and gas residue.
>
> I've talked to a few motorcycle shops that sell the "Kreme" product but it
> comes in packages for two gallon applications and to do a 20 gallon tank is
> prohibitively expensive.
>
> I've also contacted a classic auto restoration repair and parts dealer who
> sells a product for sealing a 25 gallon tank for $20 a quart or a complete
> etching and sealing kit for $49.95.
>
> In the conversation with this supplier he also suggested that I could get
> the tank boiled out at a radiator shop. I contacted a radiator shop and
> their minimum for a gas tank was $130.00. "WOW"
>
> What suggestions might any of you have who have been down this road?
>
> Dean A. Van Peursem
> Snohomish, WA 98290
>
> I'm a walking storeroom of facts..... I've just lost the key to the
> storeroom door
>
> www.deerelegacy.com
>
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