Thread: Fuel Cell vs. Gas Tank?

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Twitch... thanks. I saw you mention these guys in a previous thread and checked for dealers. As you mentioned there are none around here and time is of the essence.... I have about a month to wrap up all the "winter" projects in time for racing season... I intend to add more robust venting capability to prevent further occurrences but at this point (until I drop the tank and inspect it) I'm still just speculating what is going on... I'll make some calls around here to see if I can find a shop willing to take it on...

My engine guy knew a shop near his that does bike tanks but this one is too big for them in that it doesn't fit in their acid washer... depending what I find when I get it out, I'll probably try to wash it real good and make some calls to some of the other shops around here.

-Chris

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I had a similar problem with my Harley. I called a custom paint shop for bikes, and asked who they sent their tanks out to for cleaning and sealing. The guys they sent me to, preserved the high dollar paint job, and coated both tanks, he wouldn't give me a gaurentee because the couldn't do their usual cleaning process and preserve my paint job. It was 4 years ago, still working great. A few tips, don't leave the tank half full when you park it for a while. Chevron gas is high in Mtbe here in CA. That stuff eats liners, but as long as the tank is pretty full, less air space for moisture and oxidation to eat the liner.

Most, radiator shops do oem tanks (not all) also, if they can't fix it with out sealant, I would not let them do my radiator either! I have had 100's of tanks & rads rebuilt, I find that the smaller the shop, the better the work I get back. (not garage shops), But then again I do my own tanks now at home, but not radiators.
I only seal to hold the crap inside the seams in the tank, stop it from going to the carbs only! never to stop a leak. I laided down my bike when I was younger because of it, and won't use a new steel tank again with out it.
If you are using a oem car tank, it should be soldered, not welded, it's alot easier do.
I fill them with water and let them sit, then look for wet spots or drips.

Pat