CAREFUL-CAUTION-DANGER
Don't apply heat to a gas tank of any age, the explosion potential is too
real. Either fill it with water first or, better yet, take it to a radiator
repair shop for repair.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rikk Rogers" <rkltd@swbell.net>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2001 10:38 AM
Subject: [MV] welding/repair technique question
> I have not yet caught up on this weekend's postings and I am out the door
> again on another project. But, I need some quick advice. The fuel tank
on
> this M38 has a bunch of little holes in the bottom from corrosion. It
> appears to have rusted from the bottom side up. I am sure I can prime and
> paint this thing, but the repair of the holes is proving difficult for my
> meager skills. The question, I guess, is what technique should I be
using?
>
> My first try was with a propane torch and 60/40 solder. However, not
having
> any experience at all with filling rough panels or pits, I seemed only to
> succeed in burning off the flux. My second try is only slightly more
> successful. I have used a soldering iron designed for stained glass and
> while it does seem - in some cases - to create a bond, it is not large
> enough to get the steel hot enough for the solder to stick in most cases.
>
> I have no experience in proper braising, so if I go that route, a good
> outline of the procedure would be appreciated. BTW - does braising use
> flux? I think it does, but I can't remember. It's been 20 years. Any
help
> would be appreciated. I do not want to spend 200-300 dollars on a new
fuel
> tank. If anyone has a good take-out cheap I might go that route.
Greatest
> thanks in advance. My 5-gallon plastic fuel tank works great, it just
looks
> funny tarp-strapped to the back of the M38.
>
> Thanks again.
>
> Rikk Rogers - RK Lion LTD.
> 416 S 4th St
> Ponca City OK. 74601-5335
> (580)762-3157 rkltd@swbell.net
> http://home.swbell.net/rkltd/
> -M35A2- -M38- MVPA -22345-
>
>
>
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