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    Posted: 11 Sep 2017 at 7:01pm
Hey everyone. So I have a slight problem. My gas tank is leaking at the seam underneath. Was wondering what you all would do to repair it?
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Some pictures might help. I would recommend brazing as the best solution, Soldering would be next. Hardest part might be trying to get a old rusty joint clean. I have repaired some Allis tanks using both methods.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote ac89 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Sep 2017 at 8:09pm
I can't upload pictures sorry. It isn't rusty at the seam. It has separated a tiny hair. It had some sort of calking sealer. Was this possibly factory? Also what would be a safe way for me to do say soldering? Thanks
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i cleaned a seem real good an used JB' weld on it about 6 years ago' painted over it an it still has good paint never leaked yet' it will also fix a crack on a block' it should work on your tank.
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I use an old fashioned copper soldering iron, heat it with a torch away from the tank, takes a bit to figure out the heat, not too hot and not too cold but have fixed a few.  Never used an electric one but may be able to keep the heat more even.  The main thing is to get it CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN.  If it is silicone or whatever, scrape that out as much as possible, use a wire brush to clean it up then brush it some more.  I use acetone to flush out any oil or fuel residue, (any oil will cause the solder to pool and not stick), let it dry, apply flux liberally then solder and you can melt off any excess solder later.  I then fill the tank with water and check for leaks.  Once you get the hang of it, it will go pretty fast.  Two keys to soldering a crack is to get it clean and apply the heat evenly to both sides.  You can find old soldering irons at thrift stores fairly cheap.
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Run a water hose in the tank for 15 or 30 minutes then put an air hose in the tank with a blow tip taped open so air is constantly being flushed through the tank while you solder or braze. Of course it needs to be dry before repair.

But, even though I've done this more than once and was shown how by an old mechanic, I don't recommend doing anything like that on a fuel tank because an explosion could be the end for you.
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That's what I'm worried about lonn. I think im going to try the jb weld for now. Thanks everyone for the helpful suggestions!
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I just might. thank you
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I have an unstyled WC that we are going to part out, Has a great gas tank. call me if you cannot fix yours. 317-979-2229
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Regardless of your method of repair, cleaning first is the only way for it to be successful. If its not cleaned properly and completely, any method will likely fail.
 
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