2-piece gas tank reseal

[Handy Don 17,591]

1 hour ago, Bar Nuthin said:

don't think the sealer they used was fuel resistant because

And don’t ya wonder where the likely bead of sealant inside the tank disappeared to?!

[Bar Nuthin 3,388]

6 hours ago, Handy Don said:

And don’t ya wonder where the likely bead of sealant inside the tank disappeared to?!

Dissolved is my guess.

 

My fine grade glass blasting media arrived today, and I was able to accomplish the following..

1. Blast the surface corrosion on the inside surfaces of the tank - with particular attention to the flange perimeter. (Sorry I was on a roll and forgot to get photos)
2. Install the new gasket and torque ALL of the screws to what I feel was adequate and equal tightness
3. Line the entire inside of the tank with Red-Kote. (It's some messy stuff despite best efforts to keep it controlled)

Now to let it set for a few days to thoroughly dry.

 

I abrasive blasted a small area on the exterior of the tank that would be hidden by the hood - to see what it looks like.

(the crud along the bottom is some remnants of the old sealer I haven't cleaned off yet)

 

 

I'm looking at a product called Sharkhide Metal Protectant to achieve a more "vintage" appearance (as opposed to polishing). Plus, not being acrylic it can be touched up as needed.