620Aaron Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Ever since i started driving my truck every day I've noticed that every time I fill up until about half full I can smell unburnt fuel....so today after I filled up I pulled it in the garage and began crawling around and theres no rust or big dents. BUT around the seam where the top and bottom meet and around the bracket on the drivers side its wet and seeping out. Now I'm having a big oh shit moment, what needs done, find one at a wrecking yard? have it welded? any other cars that will fit? Any suggestions would help Aaron Quote Link to comment
Juan Valdez Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Mine does the same, as do many others. Water pools along the lip there and over the years corrodes the tank. You can drop the tank and try sealing it, or completely strip, do some welding, and reseal the tank. I need to do mine soon as I'm losing a crap ton of fuel just from evaporation. Not to mention, it isn't safe. Quote Link to comment
620Aaron Posted September 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 hmmm I'm not having any luck find replacements except for people building custom ones. JC Whitney sells some for a 720 though, Wonder if they would fit. The bad part is they are at least $100 that I don't have Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 '78 and on are mounted to the frame, earlier ones are mounted to the box. You might be able to make a 720 tank fit but it's not a 'bolt on'. Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 not that it helps but dont go to pick n pull looking for one, i made that mistake. They just ram holes in them prior to putting them in the yard to insure no gas is left -.- IMO your best bet will be to drop the tank, and have it repaired by a shop. IN NO WAY SHOULD YOU WELD ON A GAS TANK. Unless shrapnel sounds fun to you :P Quote Link to comment
hogger69 Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 i done this before get at the gas out drop the tank fill it with water then you can welded on it that what we do at the shop i work at Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 honestly, i still see it as a bad idea and would take it to a shop thats willing to do it. just my $0.02 Quote Link to comment
Juan Valdez Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I agree with Adam. Some radiator shops, but not all, will repair fuel tanks. In my opinion, it's worth it to pay the money to have it done right the first time if you lack the skills, tools and safety know-how. I would call around and do some price comparisons. 1 Quote Link to comment
620Aaron Posted September 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Yeah I definitely lack the skills for this and don't plan on doing it my self. Would a muffler shop be able to repair it?? Thanks Aaron Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Call Mac's Radiator - http://portland.macsradiator.com/ Quote Link to comment
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