A friend coated the inside of his tank. After about 5-8 years he began having
fuel delivery issues. The coating was separating from the tank & would get
sucked up against the pickup tube when the car was running. When the car was
shut off or would die due to fuel starvation the coating would drift away from
the pickup tube & the engine would re-start. It took a long time to diagnose
the source of the problem. When you think about it, the inside of a rusty fuel
tank & fuel is a harsh environment to try to protect with a coating.
There is a point where a new fuel tank makes a lot of sense.
Gary Hodson
-----Original Message-----
From: Robert F. Begani <RFBegani at speakeasy.net>
To: healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, Oct 26, 2017 5:24 pm
Subject: [Healeys] Fuel Tank sealers
Johns recent comment about his use of sealers on a fuel tank which lasted 15
years. 25 years ago when I bought my BJ8, I had mine sealed inside and out
with an epoxy by a well known local specialist Al?s Radiator in the western
suburbs of Chicago. I called them because of heavy rust plugging the full pump
and carb filter. They were surprised it lasted that long and recommended
having it done again. They are now a part of a rather expensive franchise
program which has dealers in Florida. However, I would like to flush and seal
myself. Has the members of the list have any suggestions? The tank does not
leak and is original to the vehicle.
Bob Begani
BJ8 ?67
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