1937 B gas tank

ericy · Aug 20, 2013

1937 B gas tank where the sed. bowl ic threaded in ha d a leak a few years ago I used JB weld on it and it has worked fine for the last 8-9 years last fall I tryed seafoam in it well fast forword to this week I got it out and now I got a leak agian I tried to clean up the sed.. bowl and 3 way valve and re sealed that part and now I still got a leak I know that the right thing to do is take out the tank and start all over but Im in a bind getting ready for a show I dont have time. Ive never "worked on a tank" and with the gas in it now HELP what should I do???

Greenday · Aug 20, 2013

Try using redkote tank sealer

D- · Aug 20, 2013

I would rather use the tank sealer on a tank out of the tractor also. Makes them easier to clean as well as coating.
I have seen an epoxy product for gas tanks that is activated by gasoline. It is a putty type stuff that you knead and push against the leak without even draining the tank.
I've never used it but saw it at an aoto parts store.
It might make a temporary fix til you can remove the tank.

Mike M · Aug 20, 2013

That NEEDS to be resoldered. Any epoxy or tank coating will still crack when it flexes there and leak again. BTDT !!!

730-LP · Aug 21, 2013

If the small tank is good use it and take along some extra gas then take it off and fix it right.

1937 B gas tank

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