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Fuel tank removal and repair on 36B

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HMan

11-11-2002 17:11:45




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My tank is leaking around the flange where the filter body threads into the tank. I'ld like to know the best way to remove the tank and also any repair suggestions. It looks like it's been repaired before. This is a restored tractor so I don't want to leave any scars. Thanks HMan




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Clooney

11-12-2002 03:58:34




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 Re: fuel tank removal and repair on 36B in reply to HMan, 11-11-2002 17:11:45  
HMan, that leak is usually in the solder joint of the outlet fitting to the tank. Because of the vibration & tank flex in that area just using a sealer will usually get you a leak in the future [usually when in storage] & can mess up a good paint job in a hurry. ~What I have found that works good for a good looking & permanent repair is to pull the tank [see other posts] then wash the tank out with very hot water & laundry soap [I use a commercial purging solution that removes hydrocarbons {ask your local radiator repair shop if you can buy a little}, but soap will help a lot. Wash it out many times & use steam if you have it. Then fill � full of water & install a non vented fuel cap or use plastic wrap under the cap then turn the tank over so the fitting is up, then use a rotary wire brush on your drill or die grinder to remove the paint & old solder scale, then heat the joint with a torch & wire brush it again to remove all the sour solder you can. Then tin the area with acid solder flux & use a 60/40 lead based solder [hard to find anymore] then tin & solder the joint,[push the solder into the fitting to tank seam real good] if you flow the solder out good it will then look production. You can use a wet rag while still hot to smooth the joint some & if not happy just reheat & re-solder until you like the looks.
~Make sure you get all the flux removed before painting or the paint will fall off later.
~If you take it to a tank/rad repair shop they will repair it for you but unless you can impress on them that it is a show tank you will usually get a less than show quality repair job.

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Steve - IN

11-11-2002 19:25:27




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 Re: fuel tank removal and repair on 36B in reply to HMan, 11-11-2002 17:11:45  
HMan,

As an addendum to what John T and Chris have said, you might luck out and but able to fix it with some pipe joint dope on the threads.

Doesn't sound like it though, so this magic gas tank sealant might be work a look. Comes highly recommend from a 30's vintage car restorer friend of mine.

Steve

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Chris

11-11-2002 18:37:01




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 Re: fuel tank removal and repair on 36B in reply to HMan, 11-11-2002 17:11:45  
I just recently done my tank on my 39b.
I bought the product from THE SHOP in california.
It worked great mine was leaking at the end of the tank. Thanks



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John T Nordhoff

11-11-2002 18:03:49




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 Re: fuel tank removal and repair on 36B in reply to HMan, 11-11-2002 17:11:45  
Hey H Man, you're supposed to work on H's not B's???? Well as you know by looking, you dont just remove those tanks, you have to remove the hoods into which they are attached. I like the 720's much better where all you do is remove the light easy sheet metal hood and then the tanks are settign there independantly mounted on the frames as they should be lol. After you remove the fuel lines from the sediment bowl and 3 way valve, and then the hood straps by the steering and the front, the hood with the tank secured inside it can be lifted off the tractor. Then, you can take the tank out of the sheet metal hood, take it to a radiator shop where they will fix her right. Are you gonna be at another Expo or Gathering of the Green so we can swap lies again??? Ol John T Nordhoff in Indiana

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HMan

11-12-2002 16:15:46




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 Re: Re: fuel tank removal and repair on 36B in reply to John T Nordhoff, 11-11-2002 18:03:49  
John T, Thanks for the info. I have 2 unstyled Bs (36BN, 37long frame) to go along with my Hs.I'ld love to make the Gathering of the Greene,but don't know if I can swing it. I had a great time at the expo when we had the "get togather". You still have your unstyled B? I'm posting another hood/tank question above, check it out. Thanks HMan



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