I removed my tanks last fall and bought a sealer from KBS, but haven;t
sealed the tanks yet.
Kevin
On Tue, Aug 3, 2010 at 11:29 AM, <Paul.Tonizzo@sybase.com> wrote:
> Here's the Eastwood link with the ethanol note:
> http://www.eastwood.com/ew-gas-tank-sealer-one-pint-16-oz.html
>
> I thought all tanks had sealer in them? Someone in the group claimed
> "yes", in the past.
>
> Paul
>
> " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.com> wrote on 08/03/2010 11:19:54 AM:
>
> > Paul
> > My Eastwood catalog does not specifically say ethanol rated; is
> > that listed online? They should be selling an ethanol rated sealer.
> >
> > The biggest problem is the seam weld of the 2 tank halves; that is
> > were a leak can start.
> >
> > I sealed my tanks almost 40 years ago and I see no problem with the
> sealer.
> >
> > If you have OLD sealer and it looks and feels gummy or you can roll
> > it off with your finger then yes that sealer needs to be removed.
> >
> > I also put a fuel filter in before the pump just in case there is a
> problem.
> >
> > Ron Fraser
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Paul.Tonizzo@sybase.com [mailto:Paul.Tonizzo@sybase.com]
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 10:56 AM
> > To: rfraser@bluefrog.com
> > Cc: tigers@autox.team.net
> > Subject: RE: [Tigers] gas tank sealer
>
> >
> > Thanks Ron. I wonder why Eastwood would bother with that other product!
>
> >
> > Also, I guess that the sealer is only necessary when a tank is rusty
> > (to prevent further
> > damage). My tanks are not rusty at all so maybe I should not bother.
> >
> > I have been warned to clean out the OLD tank sealer as it will break
> > down and clog
> > the fuel lines with current gasoline.
> >
> > Paul
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