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1. [oletrucks] Leaking gas tank fix (score: 1)
Author: Ken Deffenbach <kdfnbc@gate.net>
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 12:48:28 -0500
The Sept 8 issue of Old Cars had the following printed in their question and answer column. This is a fix that I have not heard of previously and thought that you fellow old truckers might find it as
/html/oletrucks/1999-11/msg00476.html (9,565 bytes)

2. Re: [oletrucks] Leaking gas tank fix (score: 1)
Author: Don Kasbohm <milw8170@dmci.net>
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 15:07:03 -0500
Being a former Merchan Marine Engineer, I can verify that a similar methed is used on tankers to purge empty cargo holds of explosive vapors. The ship is equipped with an Inert Gas generator or IG un
/html/oletrucks/1999-11/msg00478.html (10,746 bytes)

3. Re: [oletrucks] Leaking gas tank fix (score: 1)
Author: Ivana Tinkle <monadnoc@crystal-mtn.com>
Date: Sat, 20 Nov 1999 01:43:36 -0500
The keyword here is "purge". I would make sure that you have an exit for the oxygen to escape from. The CO needs to push out the oxygen that is in the tank. The trick is to empty it of the gas that c
/html/oletrucks/1999-11/msg00485.html (7,955 bytes)

4. Re: [oletrucks] Leaking gas tank fix (score: 1)
Author: Advdesign1@aol.com
Date: Sat, 20 Nov 1999 07:24:14 EST
<< stick the mouth of the tank over the exhaust pipe of another car. Start the car and let it run for 10-15 minutes until the tank feels warm. Leave the car running and solder away. >> I disagree bec
/html/oletrucks/1999-11/msg00489.html (7,531 bytes)

5. Re: [oletrucks] Leaking gas tank fix (score: 1)
Author: CLLLSLS@aol.com
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 1999 00:41:55 EST
I would not rely on the exhaust method to purge a gas tank. The exhaust method would not be enough insurance for me to solder or weld on a gas tank because there is still risk involved. There's no w
/html/oletrucks/1999-11/msg00519.html (7,686 bytes)

6. Re: [oletrucks] Leaking gas tank fix (score: 1)
Author: livnrt@uswest.net
Date: Sat, 20 Nov 1999 23:10:48 -0700
I've used CO2 several times for welding on fuel tanks its relatively cheap I wont tell you how I test to make sure the fumes are gone... Dustin Cross oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built
/html/oletrucks/1999-11/msg00520.html (8,203 bytes)

7. Re: [oletrucks] Leaking gas tank fix (score: 1)
Author: Passnb4U@aol.com
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 1999 12:04:03 EST
So Dustin, Do you use a Bic disposable, or just toss the match and run? Mike oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
/html/oletrucks/1999-11/msg00525.html (7,501 bytes)


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