Aluminum Gas Tank Repair

This topic has 37 replies, 14 voices, and was last updated 9 years ago by The Boat House.

Viewing 10 posts - 21 through 30 (of 38 total)

← 1 2 3 4 →

Author

Posts
March 24, 2015 at 12:10 pm #12678
gjonz
Participant
Just saw your pics…air and torch, followed by primer…then filler. I use Bondo Fiberglass Jelly. It will expand and not crack.

Greg
March 24, 2015 at 1:10 pm #12679
Buccaneer
Participant
US Member - 1 Year (includes $3 online payment fee)
Thanks for the input. Will keep you posted, or
else post an ad for "Wanted, Neptune Gas Tank".

Prepare to be boarded!
March 24, 2015 at 2:12 pm #12682
kees
Participant
International Member - 2 Years
quote Buccaneer:

Thanks for the input. Will keep you posted, or
else post an ad for “Wanted, Neptune Gas Tank“.

well, at least you know how to do it the next time ! LOL 🙂
March 24, 2015 at 3:56 pm #12686
The Boat House
Participant
- This reply was modified 5 years, 5 months ago by The Boat House.
- This reply was modified 3 years, 2 months ago by The Boat House.
March 24, 2015 at 4:47 pm #12688
Buccaneer
Participant
US Member - 1 Year (includes $3 online payment fee)
Well, I’m fairly happy with my results…… after all, the tank
didn’t blow up in my face, and it’s about two table spoons from
full liquid capacity! It went from needing 1/2" on bondo on the
back of the tank, to a skim. I couldn’t do much with the small
deep dent on the end of the tank, but did improve the general
area somewhat. Suppose that dent would have been a good
candidate for the slide hammer and torch, but thought I’d
quit while I was ahead! Thanks for all the help and tips.
Much appreciated!
Before
http://www.grayhitandmiss.com/Outboards/tank2.jpg
Today’s fun
http://grayhitandmiss.com/Outboards/tank9.jpg
http://grayhitandmiss.com/Outboards/tank10.jpg
http://grayhitandmiss.com/Outboards/tank11.jpg
http://grayhitandmiss.com/Outboards/tank12.jpg

Prepare to be boarded!
March 24, 2015 at 6:44 pm #12690
archangel
Participant
Wow! I would pleased as punch with that result if it were my first attempt at a tank. It looks a heck of a lot better. Well done, Buccaneer!
March 24, 2015 at 8:50 pm #12697
Buccaneer
Participant
US Member - 1 Year (includes $3 online payment fee)
Thanks Archangel. It won’t be one of those polished aluminum motor stand
queens, but I’ll be happy if it runs when I’m done!

Prepare to be boarded!
March 25, 2015 at 1:29 am #12710
david-bartlett
Participant
Buccaneer,

Nice work. And you learned a new trade in the process.
March 25, 2015 at 12:54 pm #12735
The Boat House
Participant
March 25, 2015 at 2:26 pm #12738
kees
Participant
International Member - 2 Years
I would like to say "thank" to tubs
for the fantastic advice 💡
bright and clear with good photos
I certainly will try this once with a nasty tank and see how that goes
before I destroy a better one for a coming project
Author

Posts