Re: Gas tank resto kit

[D&L Walters <WALTEE@prodigy.net>]

Sppinner@aol.com wrote:
> (snip,snip, tuck and roll)
> I was wondering if anyone could recommend a kit to restore the gas >tank in my
> notch.
Kevin, Yes, Eastwood Automotive has the gas tank re-do kit for
automotive type tanks. Did it for mine about ten years ago, and it has
held up nicely, even though I think it may be time to do it again for
insurance. It was a two part process, an etch and a sealant. The tank
should be boiled out first, then the etch poured in to prepare the
metal. The ports are sealed up and the sealer is poured in. You rotate
the tank to cover all the interior, and then pour the rest out. I think
they recommend doing that part two or three times to make sure it's all
covered.  The sealer looks like Elmer's glue, but is as nasty a chemical
as I've had the privilege of working around. Give yourself lots and lots
of ventilation, and work upwind. I don't have Eastwoods # off hand, but
I need to get a catalog to look into a 110 v. welder, so if you need it
still in a couple of days, I'll post it to the group. Good luck.
David Walters
'73 1600 L Notch
S. Fl, USA