[Healeys] Gas / fuel tank sealant

[Oudesluys]

Al,

Before sealing, fill if with a few kilo's sharp gravel and a few hands 
of builders sand (sharp sand), pour in 10liter of water, seal the tank 
openings and shake the tank vigurously for some time. Rinse out, and 
again and again untill all sand and gravel is removed. Most if not of 
the rust can be removed that way.
Dry the tank very carefully as quickly as possible using a heat gun or 
hair dryer inserted in the filler opening and directed on the seams from 
the outside. Seal immediately after the drying using one of the usual 
slush sealants. I do not know what is available in the US, but your 
countrymen will undoubtedly put that matter straight.

Kees Oudesluijs
NL


Al Fuller schreef:
> All:
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> Having searched the archives to no avail.
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> What product have any of you used to seal the inside of a rusty gas / fuel
> tank?  The radiator shop which is fixing a hole in the tank wants almost
> $300 to seal it.  Well, a new tank is less than that, and I figure I can
> seal it myself if I can locate the right product.
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> Suggestions?
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> Al Fuller
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> al at bighealey.org
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> '62 BT-7
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> '65 BJ-8
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> '85 Rx-7
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