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Repairing diesel fuel tank leak

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Crem

08-01-2003 17:57:08




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I have a diesel fuel leak that has a brass fitting for a return line on my fuel tank. It looks like it was originally soldered to the steel tank and was repaired with an epoxy by a former owner. I have cleaned everything up and would like to solder it in place. Is there a hazard in applying heat to a tank that uses diesel fuel? What would be the correct way to re-attach the brass fitting. The fitting has a rather large flat area and two tabs that fit into holes in the tank. I have an electric soldering gun with carbon tips that is used to solder copper water line fittings and it has plenty of heat to solder this fitting in place, but am wondering about the explosive hazards. Any advice is appreciated.

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anthony

08-15-2003 22:49:47




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 Re: Repairing diesel fuel tank leak in reply to Crem, 08-01-2003 17:57:08  
in a pinch, i have used hot candle wax, just drip it around the leak or smear it on also works, it will last longer than you think.



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Mac

08-02-2003 06:16:29




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 Re: Repairing diesel fuel tank leak in reply to Crem, 08-01-2003 17:57:08  
I think you could do it with a flameless solder iron, I use them a lot, but material has to be clean. Might try a radiator shop tho and see if they will silver solder the fitting on for you reasonable. It would be more durable.



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hay

08-02-2003 03:25:02




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 Re: Repairing diesel fuel tank leak in reply to Crem, 08-01-2003 17:57:08  
the best idea would be to remove all the fuel before attempting any soldering or epoxy repair. the reason being is that diesel is actually a very light oil and any solder or epoxy probably would not adhere properly if the area is not very clean and dry.



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