Brendon Warren said: (quoted from post at 06:56:43 07/20/15) Anybody have any tips on welding my tank on a 65 Massey diesel?
The tank rubbed on a valve cover bolt and is leaking. Tank is
empty. Should I run exhaust into the tank while welding?
Yep - I've arc-welded diesel saddle tanks on big trucks that were full of diesel (make sure you're set right and don't burn through 8) ) I've heard of guys welding up bulk-fuel transport tanks by having them full and pulling the caps open on a full tank and lighting it - when the welding is done they just close the lids and the fire goes out! If it's a leaking GAS tank I use a soldering copper (heat some steel and place it around the spot to help keep enough heat for soldering) and brass rod or sheet if it's a big crack. Just remember - it's the FUMES THAT GET YOU!, NOT BURNING FUEL! For your job (diesel) I'd prep the area, take off the cap, fill the tank and mig or tig the hole up, but that's just me, :) or a bit of solder would do OR, for a flameless fix use one of the compounds used by some other guys - Determined seems to have 'been there and done that' (don't know if it would take much denim; if you are concerned about looks you should be able to sand it smooth after it's set.
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