g-mam Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 My fuel tank leaks above 1/2 tank. Leaking at the seam. I can't find a replacement. Has anyone tried a repair kit? Maybe this? http://www.caswellplating.com/aids/epoxygas.htm Quote Link to comment
jefe de jefes Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 My fuel tank leaks above 1/2 tank. Leaking at the seam. I can't find a replacement. Has anyone tried a repair kit? Maybe this? http://www.caswellplating.com/aids/epoxygas.htm JB weld? Quote Link to comment
bagged_datsun Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 you could try this http://www.por15.com/FUEL-TANK-REPAIR-KIT/productinfo/FTRK/ im sure you can get it cheaper other places also Quote Link to comment
Andyinc Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 My did that to and so i cleaned it up real good and put some JB weld on it and i was good to. Quote Link to comment
what Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 I have seen guys use 1966-67 chevy el-camino fuel tanks in the 521 and 620 pickups. They require very little mods. And they are 20 gallons. Quote Link to comment
Llittle_Llama Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 fuel cell? just a thought...... Quote Link to comment
g-mam Posted July 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 fuel cell? just a thought...... Not if it has to sit in my bed :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment
Llittle_Llama Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 Not if it has to sit in my bed :rolleyes: mine doesn't anymore ;) Quote Link to comment
1lo620 Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 I am sure if you would pay the shipping I am sure someone in the NW could get you one. I see 620s in the junk yards all the time. And most of them have gas tanks...But I agree dwnshifter, put a fuel cell in it. You can motify some kind of mounting system to put it under you bed. All these guys that run body dropped trucks alot of them use fuel cells, and most of them are on the frames... Quote Link to comment
g-mam Posted July 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 I may try to repair this one. I do have a question. I have a steep driveway into the garage. If I pull the truckster in, drop the fuel tank, can I take a gas can, run the fuel line from the filter into it and run the truck? Just enough to pull it out on the street until the repair is done, then move it back in? It's easy enough to roll it down the driveway, but getting it back up is another story :D Notice the 6' level before the driveway drops off, you have no idea how I had to fight with the builder to do this. They wanted the driveway to drop right off the lip. I told them I have two motorcycles to get in there and need to stop on level ground, then back them in. I won of course :fu: I built this house in 2002. I had the garage bumped out 2.5 extra feet in the front, so I would have more room in the front and back. Wish I had gone 4', but next time I will! I then epoxy'd the floor and then went haywire and boxed all the concrete in and put cove base down. BTW, all my Craftsman Tools are setting in the Kitchen while this dried. My cousin came by and walked in the kitchen and said "Love what you've done with the place" My wife was less thrilled. Click Here for My Garage Maha! Quote Link to comment
sdsurf Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 an epoxy floor!!! Wow very nice. You can run a gas gan however it is easier to just run it straight to the carb for moving it a little... run a line to the inlet side of the fuel pump from a gas can and you should be good. Quote Link to comment
g-mam Posted July 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Thanks! And a word to the wise. If you do epoxy the floor, skip the flakes. It's a bitch when you drop a screw !!! Quote Link to comment
420n620 Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 you will have no prob when useing a gas can but remember to plug the return fuel line so that you don't dribble gas over that nice epoxy floor and drive way ramp. you want to keep the wifey happy right..... ;) Quote Link to comment
Llittle_Llama Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 (edited) Thanks! And a word to the wise. If you do epoxy the floor, skip the flakes. It's a bitch when you drop a screw !!! I never understood why people add the flakes to be honest..... to each his own ;) ps, you have a crazy ass rake!!!!!! Edited July 6, 2009 by dwnshfter Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 I think you need a NICER Datsun for that house!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 I never understood why people add the flakes to be honest..... to each his own ;) ps, you have a crazy ass rake!!!!!! Wow a flake saying dont use flakes ....ironic..:lol: Quote Link to comment
Braden Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 go to oreilys and get a can of red kote its made by dupont i think, it is some pretty good shit and it wont break the bank, ive used it on small engine fuel tanks and never had a problem it leaves a nice think coating over everything just be sure and let it dry for 2 or 3 days before filling your tank, good luck!!! Quote Link to comment
Braden Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 i wouldnt have put the flakes down, you will have trouble later down the road when your searching for that missing screw lol, your concrete is going to crack, that garage is what at least 20'x20' and concrete is supposed to be cut in a 10'x10' square maximum, sorry dude Quote Link to comment
g-mam Posted July 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 i wouldnt have put the flakes down, you will have trouble later down the road when your searching for that missing screw lol, your concrete is going to crack, that garage is what at least 20'x20' and concrete is supposed to be cut in a 10'x10' square maximum, sorry dude Been holding for 7 years! Sorry Dude :D Quote Link to comment
g-mam Posted July 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Really want to see a garage of your dreams? Just scroll through all 15 pages of this thread and look at the pictures: http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/designing-new-garage-130979.html Quote Link to comment
Llittle_Llama Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 wow, that took forever, but was REALLY worth it. that is great attention to detail, lol Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Has anyone tried a repair kit? no, but if you need a band-aid until you get another...rub bar soap(liquid soap doesnt work :fu: ) across the seam. last a few weeks(maybe longer ??? ) Quote Link to comment
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