Re: Fuel tank pitting on bottom
Originally posted by 18rabbit:<br /> Replacing the fuel tank now is quick and easy. But it may not be necessary, just good insurance.
<br /><br />Sand and clean the aluminum, fill minor pitting with MarineTex.
They make a liquid MarineTex for just that purpose. When I pulled my tank (29 y/o), I had the same pitting but no leaks. I contacted MarineTex on that very same question. They said:<br /><br />Good Morning John,<br /><br />The Marine Tex will work great on resurfacing and protecting your aluminum<br />tank. My suggestion is to clean the entire area with acetone or lacquer<br />thinner, then sand, and clean again. Mix the Marine Tex in the proper<br />proportions and trowel onto the surface. You can smooth the area with a<br />small amount of water on your trowel to relieve you of sanding later.<br />There is no need to apply Gluvit over the surface, as it is not impervious<br />to gasoline (Marine Tex is.) The Marine Tex will resurface and seal the<br />area to protect it from any future corrosion. If you feel more comfortable<br />using a liquid product to seal the tank, we do make a Liquid Marine Tex<br />which is sold by Boat US and most local dealers.<br /><br />Please feel free to contact me directly if you have any additional<br />questions.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Kristy Gillen<br />Rec. Marine Sales/Customer Service<br />ITW Philadelphia Resins<br />Phone: (215)855-8450 ext. 113, Fax: (215)855-4688<br />
http://www.marinetex.com/ <br />----- Forwarded by Dave Borzillo/itw on 05/05/2004 03:08 PM -----<br /><br />If there are no leaks in the tank, go for it.
