[C38] fuel tank

[Charles Finn]

I really don't know if this is a good idea with diesel, but I have in the past, successfully used an epoxy kit to line the insides  of gasoline tanks.   They are fairly common for motorcycles.
Just a thought and maybe A bad one!

Chuck Finn
Mighty Quinn

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On Jun 20, 2013, at 11:26 PM, Joseph Launie <jlaunie at cox.net> wrote:

> Steve,
>         Thanks for the tip. Joe
> On 6/20/2013 9:18 PM, S Orton wrote:
>> Joe,  I would first try to repair it.  The leak is most likely at a weld joint and the 6061 aluminum the tank is made of is very weldable.  Before welding, you would need to take the tank to a radiator shop for a through cleaning.
>> Good luck, Steve O
>> 
>> Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:54:47 -0700
>> From: jlaunie at cox.net
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>> Subject: [C38] fuel tank
>> 
>> while in yard mechanic found fuel tank leaking - will replace anyone know where                          i can get a tank - preferably plastic to fit for hull 165 joe macavity
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