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Post by stfocus on Jul 23, 2013 21:51:30 GMT 1
Hi all I am new to this forum and my fuel tank is rotten on my rd350lc 1980 do any off u have a good solid one for sale I not bothered adout the paint as I am going to get full paint job done thanks all
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Post by butchers on Jul 23, 2013 22:43:35 GMT 1
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Post by seahorse83 on Jul 24, 2013 3:58:21 GMT 1
+ 1 they are as rare as rocking horse poo. I was in the same boat having recently picked up an LC. Torch revealed a rusted tank on the inside. I was lucky in that the PO advised it had been pressure tested, yeah right. I filled her half with fuel and let it sit over night, sure enough several wet spots or weep holes. Luckily I hadn't invested hundreds of dollars and many hours on a spray job only to find this out later. ( past experience) it can be devastating to spend time money and effort on a paint job that develops weep bubbles a few weeks later.
I would test it to see if it had no holes, if it doesn't your on a winner.
If it does have holes, you may be able to get them repaired at a reputable radiator repairers.
There are paint products that are designed for lining /paining the inside of the tank, but IMO get the hole repaired with either a tinning process, or a braising process that involves heat and metal. Then line it with a paint process, (be careful there is great debate on paint liners and product types. I have lined two tanks in the last three years, This last one I used KBS Gold Standard Tank Sealer. I didn't want to seal it , but alas I also didn't want the above to happen. Only time will tell how well the product stands up. The hardest and most crucial part in the lining process I have found, is making sure the tank, and in-particular the seam lines on the inside are dry. I spent hours on the tank with the wifes hair dryer and a torch. Glad I did, as sitting the tank in-front of the fire overnight and inspecting it with a torch was just not enough to dry it out.
At anyrate i'm getting off track, even if you buy a brand new tank from magic-land, someone will be interested in your current tank, they are realy that hard to get. So it's worth a bit of work.
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Post by wonkywheel on Jul 24, 2013 19:09:59 GMT 1
Hi,
Go to Advice and Help section
Search for, Leaky Tank Gremilns- up date November 2012 and read through.
I managed to seal the tank with plummers lead weld and a mini blow tourch. You must use the old style lead not the new stuff.
Sorry I am an idiot and I don't know how to link you direct.
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Post by butchers on Jul 24, 2013 20:40:57 GMT 1
Hi, Go to Advice and Help section Search for, Leaky Tank Gremilns- up date November 2012 and read through. I managed to seal the tank with plummers lead weld and a mini blow tourch. You must use the old style lead not the new stuff. Sorry I am an idiot and I don't know how to link you direct. ya not an idiot mate ya bang on target  |
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Post by scott on Jul 24, 2013 21:47:11 GMT 1
heres the link,i have used the soldiering method and it did work for me.the tank i did has been sold now and was showing a small bubble but was above where i'd done,i did'nt treat it with a rust eater inside the tank so this might help aswell.it lasted 18 months and was only ment to be a patch up job anyway so you need to get it right if your having new paintwork. rdlccrazy.proboards.com/thread/18235/leaky-tank-gremlins-date |
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Post by stfocus on Jul 24, 2013 22:21:33 GMT 1
Hi all thanks for all the help and advice and thanks micksfoucs for the picture off the tank u have but I need one with no holes in it but I have found one now it's a mirical but they r out and thanks all
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Post by leebishop on Jul 28, 2013 13:08:55 GMT 1
Woops! My old tank rotted from the inside. Loads of holes on the petc**k side as thats where water would sit under the fuel ( different relative gravity ) so once i sourced a good second hand off ebay i threw my old one in the metal recycling bin down the tip !!!!!!!!!!
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Post by butchers on Jul 28, 2013 13:59:54 GMT 1
Woops! My old tank rotted from the inside. Loads of holes on the petc**k side as thats where water would sit under the fuel ( different relative gravity ) so once i sourced a good second hand off ebay i threw my old one in the metal recycling bin down the tip !!!!!!!!!! Bad bad boy  |
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? there lots you can do to repair the tank put some pics up in the help section and i'm sure the lads can help you out. TANKS don't come available very often now adays "good ones" anyway unless you want to sell ya house to finance it. most guys hang on to them 
