Well, it seems it's unanimous, just leave it as is and install.? One less job
for this restoration is always welcome.? Thanks to everyone on the list that
took the time to set me straight about aluminum gas tanks.
Mike MacLean
On Monday, April 10, 2017 11:58 AM, goldengt <goldengt at cal.net> wrote:
I have 130000 miles on an aluminum tank. No sealer.Ken Freese?
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-------- Original message --------From: Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net>
Date: 4/10/17 7:43 AM (GMT-08:00) To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re:
[Healeys] Aluminum Gas Tank
My immediate response would have been 'yes,' as I've sealed two new (steel)
tanks with no negative results (one's been sealed for at least 20 years).?
However, Hirsch's own FAQ says 'SEALER SHOULD ONLY BE USED AS A LAST RESORT'?
(the whole doc is in caps).? So, if a company that has a vested interest in
selling sealer doesn't recommend it, I wouldn't do it again, esp. with an Al
tank, which should be more impervious to rusting (I believe Al forms a thin
oxide layer on its surface anyway). http://www.hirschauto.com/sealer.pdf
Bob
On 4/10/2017 12:01 AM, Michael MacLean wrote:
I have a new aluminum gas tank for my BN2. ?Can I use it as is, or should I use
gas tank sealer before I install it? Mike MacLean
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