Re: [AMC-list] Favorite gas tank sealant?

[tom jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

I used Caswell's Phenol Novolac two years ago and zero problems. It's
gasoline and alcohol proof.

It's all in the prep work. Prep is a BIG DEAL, you really need to get
it down to bare roughened metal inside and that's a tough job. Media
blasting would be best. I would grossly over-do the cleaning and
degreasing.

http://wps.com/AMC/1963-Rambler-American/Gas-tank/index.html

I'm not that happy with how rust-free I got mine. I think it's OK
because I definitely got it fully degreased, purple degreaser ("garage
floor cleaner") then lacquer thinner.

On 5/18/10, Justin Shelton <justinshelton@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi, Guys:
>
> I pulled the gas tank out of my VW bus yesterday (no small chore since you
> also have to remove the engine!) as some rusty gunk was collecting my fuel
> filter.  I'm taking the tank to a local guy with a radiator shop so he can
> clean it out, and when I get it back I need to re-seal the inside.
>
> Before I buy a particular product (Por-15? Eastlake? Kreem?) I wonder what
> suggestions you guys have.  I have a vague recollection of someone in this
> group posting that the sealant come off his tank and clogged the screen on
> the fuel pick-up, and I obviously want to avoid a product that will not hold
> up for a good many years.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Justin
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