Ken Christopherson
Well-known Member
Hello everyone,
Well, it finally happened. The ancient repair that was done on the '41 SC gas tank finally started leaking. Being that I have already put a lot of work into this tank, and it is original, I would like to keep it. My thought process is that I will cut out a 2" by 2" square section, and weld in a new piece of metal. I have washed the inside with dawn dish soap (twice), and rinsed with a LOT of water (basically just ran the hose into it and let it run for about a half hour).
I have welded on a motorcycle tank, and when I did that I ran a hose from a running car's exhaust pipe into the tank to try to avoid the horrific explosion. Anyone done the welding on a tank without issue after cleaning it? I'm looking for some pointers here.. I should have done this prior to restoring the tractor, but at the time the old repair was holding up well.
Well, it finally happened. The ancient repair that was done on the '41 SC gas tank finally started leaking. Being that I have already put a lot of work into this tank, and it is original, I would like to keep it. My thought process is that I will cut out a 2" by 2" square section, and weld in a new piece of metal. I have washed the inside with dawn dish soap (twice), and rinsed with a LOT of water (basically just ran the hose into it and let it run for about a half hour).
I have welded on a motorcycle tank, and when I did that I ran a hose from a running car's exhaust pipe into the tank to try to avoid the horrific explosion. Anyone done the welding on a tank without issue after cleaning it? I'm looking for some pointers here.. I should have done this prior to restoring the tractor, but at the time the old repair was holding up well.