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Haines Garage Project Jeep Offline Bubba! I got the Chain Drive!! Posts: 35 Location: Charleston Joined: 07/16/13 Gender:	Gas Tank Repairs/Sealers? It's my original. 07/29/13 at 20:29:42	Print Post
	Has any one used any of the gas tank sealing/coating kits? I am considering the POR15 Deal. My tank looked good until I put the paint stripper to it.........

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maximushuntermus 3A Lover Offline Just Empty Every Pocket Posts: 61 Location: Flagstaff, Arizona Joined: 02/25/13 Gender:	Re: Gas Tank Repairs/Sealers? It's my original. Reply #1 - 07/29/13 at 21:26:53	Print Post
	I bought a tank sealer from NAPA it was kind of a milky substance, think I ended up using 2 cans, sorry I don't recall the name but it worked very well and I'm sure it to be much less than POR. Just my .02


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Haines Garage Project Jeep Offline Bubba! I got the Chain Drive!! Posts: 35 Location: Charleston Joined: 07/16/13 Gender:	Re: Gas Tank Repairs/Sealers? It's my original. Reply #2 - 07/29/13 at 21:34:32	Print Post
	I am actually cleaning this tank up tonight. Im taking A much needed computer break Hopefully I can put some photos up tonight. Its not looking good

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garage gnome Flatfender Master 2013 Sponsor Member Offline Rustologist Posts: 1931 Location: Chester Joined: 02/16/12 Gender:	Re: Gas Tank Repairs/Sealers? It's my original. Reply #3 - 07/29/13 at 22:23:38	Print Post
	I use this stuff called redkote. It works very well. I used it on my Titan's tank as well as on another engine's tank. Both have been bone dry since. This stuff remains flexible and can fill small holes. You can get it off ebay.

	Nate in Western MA 1953 3A #3268, The Jalopy, '47 2A Wheelin' rig, '49 3A, #37071, unmolested, bone stock named Ted
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gmcjr Flatfender Enthusiast Offline Even a blind hog finds a acorn every now and then. Posts: 168 Location: N. Texas Joined: 11/13/12 Gender:	Re: Gas Tank Repairs/Sealers? It's my original. Reply #4 - 07/29/13 at 22:40:24	Print Post
	The P/O of my B Famall put redkote in the gas tank, it's been holding up for a few years now.

	Gary in N. Texas 51 CJ-3A (old Trusty) 52 Ford 8n (ugly duckling) 46Farmall B (old Rusty) 18 Wrangler Jk
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Haines Garage Project Jeep Offline Bubba! I got the Chain Drive!! Posts: 35 Location: Charleston Joined: 07/16/13 Gender:	Re: Gas Tank Repairs/Sealers? It's my original. Reply #5 - 07/30/13 at 14:43:26	Print Post
	Here are some pics. Let me know opinions on what could and should be done, The inside looks pretty clean, however, I can.t see past the baffle.

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garage gnome Flatfender Master 2013 Sponsor Member Offline Rustologist Posts: 1931 Location: Chester Joined: 02/16/12 Gender:	Re: Gas Tank Repairs/Sealers? It's my original. Reply #6 - 07/30/13 at 16:06:44	Print Post
	I would replace. The new ones have that same logo so don't worry. My original to my 53 had some pin holes, but I did want to take the chance of it leaking. My tractor and engines are a different story though.

	Nate in Western MA 1953 3A #3268, The Jalopy, '47 2A Wheelin' rig, '49 3A, #37071, unmolested, bone stock named Ted
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Haines Garage Project Jeep Offline Bubba! I got the Chain Drive!! Posts: 35 Location: Charleston Joined: 07/16/13 Gender:	Re: Gas Tank Repairs/Sealers? It's my original. Reply #7 - 07/30/13 at 17:03:40	Print Post
	I looked at Walcks for one. Looks like around $200.00. I think I would have more than that trying to repair this one. And then I would have just that...A repaired one WWGD (Thats What Would Grandpa Do)

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athawk11 YaBB Administrator Owner Member 2012 2016 Sponsor Member 2015 Sponsor Member Offline 1949 CJ3A Posts: 2771 Location: Arvada, Colorado Joined: 01/26/11 Gender:	Re: Gas Tank Repairs/Sealers? It's my original. Reply #8 - 07/30/13 at 17:18:24	Print Post
	HG, I used the Eastwood tank sealer kit. It's pretty involved. Once you start the process, you have to finish it in the time prescibed in the instructions. It turns the inside of the tank into a porcelin shell. Pretty neat stuff. It will fill small pin holes like the ones shown in your photo. I feel your pain. New tanks aren't cheap. One other option might be to take it to a tank repair shop and get a quote. It may be less expensive than the repair kits mentioned. You never know until you ask. Tim

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Williamsmar Project Jeep Offline God Bless America and the Arkansas Razorbacks Posts: 16 Location: Springdale, Ar Joined: 02/13/12 Gender:	Re: Gas Tank Repairs/Sealers? It's my original. Reply #9 - 07/30/13 at 19:55:29	Print Post
	I used JB weld for gas on the baffle rivets and pin holes and smoothed out and painted with semi gloss black enamel paint. Inside it was OK because it had been used regularly by PO, still Holding after a year. I was on a tight budget so a new one was out of the question.

	Marty Williams
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