[Farmall] Paint blisters on "H" gas tank

[SKIP CLEVELAND]

Tim,
1) Hopefully you don't have pinholes in the tank

It's from fumes comeing from around the gas cap/ vent. With the cover on it aggrevates the situation.
Skip


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tim Savelle" <tim.savelle at gmail.com>
To: "Farmall/IHC mailing list" <farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 9:17 AM
Subject: [Farmall] Paint blisters on "H" gas tank


>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?
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Sun, Mar 21, 2010 at 1:59 AM, Robert L. Holtzer
> <rholtzer at earthlink.net>wrote:
> 
>>  From the appearance of the tank near the label, paint was applied
>> over pitted and corroded metal.  Suggest removing the tank and
>> stripping or sandblasting the whole tank down to bare metal then
>> rebuild to a smooth surface using a body filler and primer.  Also you
>> will get a good idea about any pinholes.  The bubbles appear to be
>> quite a distance from the filler neck so perhaps the gas odor is due
>> to penetration from spills on the surface?
>>
>> CaseIH spray can paint is excellent and provides a good finish once
>> you do the base finish work.  I've used it on three Farmalls and
>> don't detect any difference from bulk CaseIH paint.  Much easier to
>> use on smaller projects.
>>
>> Bob Holtzer
>>
>> At 08:14 PM 3/20/2010, you wrote:
>> >Got a few more questions about the 1949 "H" I recently purchased.
>> >
>> >1. Paint bubbles.  They've formed on the top of the gas tank.  The
>> previous
>> >owner kept the tractor in a closed shop.  I've got to keep it outside for
>> >now, but I do keep it covered.  I guess the heat from the sun caused
>> bubbles
>> >to form.  One is over 2" in size.  The edge of the large bubble actually
>> >looked liquid, and when I touched it, it separated from the metal.  The
>> >metal underneath looked wet, and when I touched and smelled of it, it was
>> >gasoline.  Several of these bubbles have formed.  Any idea what's causing
>> >them, and how I can fix them?  Go to the photo link at the bottom of this
>> >page to see a picture of the bubbles.
>> >
>> >2. The "tooth" that keeps the throttle lever in the notch is worn pretty
>> >badly.  When I hit a bump the throttle jumps out of the notch...makes it
>> >hard to keep a consistent speed.  Any idea where I can get one of these?
>>  Or
>> >maybe the spring has gotten weak?  See photo link below for a picture.
>> >
>> >3. There's what looks like a lever attached to the assembly where the
>> >crankcase oil fill cap is located.  One part is on the back of the
>> assembly,
>> >and one on the front.  They are part of the same lever, and it moves
>> >freely.  It doesn't appear to do anything...just there.  I've looked at
>> >other "H's" and haven't seen this.  What is it's purpose?   See photo link
>> >below for a picture.
>> >
>> >4. If I want to purchase fenders for my "H", where's a good place to find
>> >them.  Also, a PTO shaft cover/guard.
>> >
>> >http://picasaweb.google.com/113549674996528953543/Farmall?feat=directlink
>> >
>> >Thanks,
>> >Tim
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