[AJD] Antique Tractor Gas Tank sealer

[greg at theoldtractorcompany.com]

Dean
I used about one bottle of Kreme on my 1927 D fuel tank. I try to use 2 so as to get liquid enough to roll around the inside then drain the excess out.
All methods mentioned will work just fine. The aircraft sealer talked about here is, I believe,  3M product #777 and is available only to the aircraft industry. I used to use it but lost my source of supply and changed to Kreme.
The only thing I am particular about is that I refuse to use the "watery" fuel tank sealers, I like the "thick as honey" type as I believe it sticks better. Kreme is one of these. I also never use the etch chemicals, just clean as well as possible and steam clean the devil out of it. Let it dry in the sun for a few days and then seal.
The D has lasted so far since 1987
Greg

Greg Stephen
The Old Tractor Company
Stephen Equipment Company
Box 709
7460 E Hiway 86
Franktown, CO 80116
303-663-5246
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On Tue, 9 Nov 2004 13:22:54 -0800, "Dean VP" <deanvp at att.net> 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
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> storeroom door 
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