How does one solder the tank, with the gas fumes and such? Would one solder a tank in place?
Peter Gabriel
250 GTL 4419
SWB tank
Hi Peter, years and years ago I repaired many tanks . First flush with water for a good long time and then fill the tank with water . Position the tank so the repair is the high point and go to work. The water displaces the fumes. Pehaps now they fill them with an inert gas first. Mike
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Hi Peter,
How bad is the leak? Is it at a seam? After you wash the the insides with water, make sure there is no water near the area that you are soldering or the water will act like a heat sink, and not let the area get hot enough for the solder to flow. A really big soldering iron will be safer, but a torch will give better heat penetration.
Tom
How bad is the leak? Is it at a seam? After you wash the the insides with water, make sure there is no water near the area that you are soldering or the water will act like a heat sink, and not let the area get hot enough for the solder to flow. A really big soldering iron will be safer, but a torch will give better heat penetration.
Tom
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Peter,
I repaired a 250 swb tank on the car using POR 15 paste. Did this after removing the tank (first the axle/spring assembly) and having a profes. shop do the work. Still had a leak in the seam.
Just drain the tank, mark where repair is needed and apply in thin coats. Worked like a charm for me.
Don't get it on your hands.
Jim W.
I repaired a 250 swb tank on the car using POR 15 paste. Did this after removing the tank (first the axle/spring assembly) and having a profes. shop do the work. Still had a leak in the seam.
Just drain the tank, mark where repair is needed and apply in thin coats. Worked like a charm for me.
Don't get it on your hands.
Jim W.
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