[AT] Gas Tank Liner

[Mike Sloane]

I have relined several tanks, and the results have been successful. I 
suspect that all of the various products are pretty similar and tend to 
go with the cheapest. The one I used came from Eastwood's 
<http://www.eastwood.com/gas-tank-sealer-kits.html> and came as a kit 
with a "metal wash" and "etching" chemical to be used first, followed by 
the liner.  It is important that the tank be cleaned out before using 
any kind of liner, or the material will come loose as the rust chunks 
flake away from the metal. What I do is put a gallon or so of soapy 
water in the tank, followed by a 2' length of heavy chain. I close all 
the openings up and "agitate" the whole mess for about half an hour or 
so, with the chain banging around inside. (I strap the tank to a raised 
tractor rear wheel turning in first gear, but there are probably other 
methods that work as well. See: 
<http://public.fotki.com/mikesloane/farmall_140/140_tank_clean1.html>)

Some folks use small rocks or old bolts instead of chain, but I prefer 
the chain because it is easier to remove (and I am sure that there is 
nothing left behind). After the agitation, drain and rinse the tank out 
with water at least twice and then dry. I have used the "exhaust" of a 
shop vac to pump warm air into the tank while it is sitting in direct 
sun - that dries it out pretty quickly. Then apply the liner as per the 
manufacturers instructions.

Another source of liner is virtually any local motorcycle shop - 
motorcycle tanks seem to be prone to pinhole leaks, and all the shops 
stock liner/sealer kits. I had heard at one time that a product called 
"Kreme" was not resistant to gas with ethanol in it, but that was a 
couple of years ago and may not still be the case. I would look on the 
container for some indication that the product is resistant to ethanol, 
as almost all the gas these days seems to have some ethanol added.

Mike

Ben Wagner wrote:
> Hello,
> 
>  
> 
> I have heard plenty of ideas of how you can line a gas tank.  I have also
> read that some liners will patch a pinhole leak, which my Super A's tank
> has.  Did any of you need to reline your tank, and what did you use?   I
> have seen a product called Red Kote.  Is this what the company says it is?
> 
>  
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Ben Wagner  
> 
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