[Farmall] Paint blisters on "H" gas tank

[Mike Sloane]

Before you replace the tank, I would try to see if you really have a 
pinhole in the top - that would be very unusual to say the least. I 
would much more suspect poor preparation of the last paint job. If you 
do find a pinhole, I think that would be easy enough to repair with 
two-part epoxy like JB Weld or similar or even fiberglass resin. You 
might have to enlarge the hole very slightly to get the filler to work 
into it. In my experience (don't ask me what happened), buying a used 
fuel tank just invites all kinds of new problems - better to deal with 
the one you have than an unknown part.

Mike

Tim Savelle wrote:
> A couple of you mentioned pinholes beneath the paint on the top of the gas
> tank. That sure seems likely.  It makes sense.  I suppose gas sloshes up
> when the tractor is in motion, goes through the pinholes, and underneath the
> paint.
> 
> I had a cover made by "My Classic Tractors" in Ames Iowa.  It appears to
> breathe, so hopefully it won't make the problem worse.
> 
> I just bought this tractor a few weeks ago, and I hate to face removing the
> gas tank and trying to fix/repaint it before I even drive it in my first
> parade.  I'm wondering...is it possible/advisable/safe to try to bond-o,
> hand sand, and spot-paint these places with the tank still on the tractor?
> 
> I also found a used "H" gas tank on ebay with current bid at $75.00.  I'm
> wondering if buying this one, painting it, and doing a quick switch-out
> isn't a better, perhaps more economical long-term solution than trying to
> fix and repaint the one currently on the tractor.  What do ya'll think?
>