For all the potential risk involved, why not just sand down the rusty
areas around the pinholes and use a coat of "JB Weld" over them? Just
let it cure out well for a few days to be sure it adheres well, and
there you go- no leaks and no fireworks, either.
Jay Travis
jonathon wrote:
>> 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.
>
>
> Your joking right? If you fill the tank with water you will never be able
> to solder it, ever try soldering plumbing fittings (copper that is) when
> water is in the pipe? Not to mention the added difficulty of trying to lay
> down some lead with water pissing out of the hole(s).
>
> As to explosion potential from a soldering iron, I don't see the problem.
> Just empty the tank and leave it open for a week or so. I mean, be carefull
> but let's not over do it. If it was that dangerious most of us would not be
> here now to talk about it.
>
> je
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