To line or not to line a fuel tank??
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Topic: To line or not to line a fuel tank??
Posted By: baverwolf
Subject: To line or not to line a fuel tank??
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2017 at 3:21pm
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I just recently finished cleaning a wd fuel tank using electrolysis and am wondering if I should line it with red kote or something similar or just leave it alone?? Tank wasn't rusted too bad. No leaks or pinholes. I've always been afraid to try the tank sealers as Ive seen a couple tanks that others had lined that turned into a mess with it peeling. I've always just tried to keep the vehicle/tractor under a roof and keep the fuel tank full. Knock on wood, Ive never had any rust issues storing my vehicles and tractors this way. I also learned to stay away from fuel with ethanol. So, should I line it or leave it be??? Thanks! Ben |
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Posted By: darrel in ND
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2017 at 3:40pm
| I'd leave it be. I don't have any personal experience, but if there is no rust or no pin holes, why bother? Darrel |
Posted By: CrestonM
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2017 at 3:42pm
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darrel in ND wrote:Posted By: Dans 7080
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2017 at 4:28pm
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Redkote it! You won't regret it! ------------- When someone tells you Nothings Impossible, Tell them to slam a revolving door |
Posted By: Richardmo
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2017 at 7:04pm
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I would use POR 15 and follow the instructions. I have done 10 tanks and have never had issue. Gas last longer in my lined tanks. |
Posted By: baverwolf
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2017 at 12:47am
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You guys make this decision too easy! 2 say to leave it, and 2 say to line it! Lol. All kidding aside, I appreciate your feedback and would love to hear more opinions. Thanks! |
Posted By: Walker
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2017 at 1:25am
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If the rust is out and it's not seeping why line it? |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2017 at 5:56am
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I'd leave it be. ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: jaybmiller
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2017 at 6:14am
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Leave it original ! It's lasted 50 years already,right ?!! The 'trick' to keep any tank fromt getting rusty is to keep it FULL of gas, well real gas, NOT one with ethonol in it. It's condensation water that rusts the tank so if you keep it full, no problems. As for 'liners', unless properly prepped and applied , they can cause more problems. I think of them like 'powder coat' paint, just worse. I've yet to see anything in powder coat tht survives and it's IMPOSSIBLE to touch up, refinish, repair to make look good again BUT at least it's on the outside! A liner flaking or peeling off is INSIDE, arrgh..... And, if a show tractor the 'correctness cops' will pop the cap and deduct points for not being original ! Jay ------------- 3 D-14s,A-C forklift, B-112 Kubota BX23S lil' TOOT( The Other Orange Tractor) Never burn your bridges, unless you can walk on water |
Posted By: PaulB
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2017 at 6:29am
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my experience with the quick fix of sealers has all been negative. After a while they will melt and then that's an even nastier problem. If the tank is clean and kept full there is less air space to invite rust. If you have leaks have the repaired properly with solder and a patch. I agree with Jay. ------------- If it was fun to pull in LOW gear, I could have a John Deere. Real pullers don't have speed limits. If you can't make it GO... make it SHINY |
Posted By: baverwolf
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2017 at 12:01pm
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Okay guys, Ill leave it unlined. Thanks a bunch for your input!! |
Posted By: Richardmo
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2017 at 6:10pm
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I guess depends in the climate you live in. We have different temperature swings in Mo. The tanks sweat and will rust again at my place. That why I line them, but also I do not cheat on what the instruction say on the liner kit. I would just keep eye on the tank see what it does since you are not going to line it. |
Posted By: Steve in NJ
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2017 at 9:29am
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Even though the tank may be super clean inside, doesn't mean it might not have a weak spot somewhere, and eventually a leak starts. Usually, it'll start when your not around, and with a full tank of Gasoline leaking in a barn or even a pole barn, is NOT a good thing! Just the fumes alone could level the barn or garage. And God forbid, if you walk in with a cigarette in your mouth! You're gonna have an address change! Its a tough call, but rusty tanks I always have em' sealed up. Done correctly, theres no problem. Steve@B&B ------------- 39'RC, 43'WC, 48'B, 49'G, 50'WF, 65 Big 10, 67'B-110, 75'716H, 2-620's, & a Motorhead wife |
Posted By: 1939Dodge
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2017 at 10:11am
| Clip a zinc anode on the outlet? Will protect the bottom of the tank. |