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Fuel tank replacement issues, Nipples & socks |
Pat Garvey |
Apr 11 2010, 06:45 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
I'm starting to replace my original fuel tank because it has degraded inside (badly). Have a very nice replacement, but have some issues:
1. Fuel "socks". Can these be cleaned gently? Note in the attached pic that only one is viewable. The other is stuck in the tank. Ideas? Can I just drive it out with a drift pin? 2. Though this a more than decent tank, it has a horrible "rattle can" finish. I could refinish it myself, with many hours of labor, but it also needs to be boiled out. Why? Because USPS wouldn't let the PO ship it with sealant the "smelled funny". So, he had to remove it. Now, I have surface rust on the inside. Minor, but I don't want another mega problem down the road. So, I'm looking for suggestions, preferably within my area (SE PA). Looking for a total refurbishment, to factory specs. Pat Attached image(s) |
1968Cayman |
May 9 2010, 08:57 PM
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Redacted by Irving Washington Group: Members Posts: 116 Joined: 5-February 10 From: Holly Springs, GA Member No.: 11,332 Region Association: South East States |
I had very good results using the POR 15 kit with (if I remember correctly) a 1972 Chevelle tank and have never had a problem with their products when properly following directions.
Sorry to get slightly off topic here, but I was working on my fuel tank today as well and ask if someone could be so kind as to post a pic of the mounts?? The 914 came in boxes, buckets and baskets (okay, the car was the basket . . .) |
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