The Ford Barn

Bruce Adams · 06-20-2012, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by PetesPonies

I thought we had people here who didn't mind getting dirty???? The procedure I detailed is very easy to do . . at least compared to most things I end up doing. It would be about $100 in materials and would not effect the finish on the outside.

Hi Pete,
Nice idea, but it still takes multiple hours to R&R the tank, and apparently days of spinning for stripping and sealing.
When we compare this to the OP's question about comparing that to R&R of a gas gauge, which I can do during commercials while watching TV in one evening, I see no comparison.

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PetesPonies · 06-21-2012, 09:36 AM

Sure, agreed . . but he made the next suggestion of getting it cleaned and sealed while at it. If he had any ideas of the tank being nasty in there, this is how I would handle it and will be doing the same for my '31

Bill in NJ · 06-21-2012, 10:21 AM

I would like to know how many hours it takes to remove this gas tank ??

Bruce Adams · 06-21-2012, 10:35 AM

While I am sure many on this board do it quicker, we had a club work session which took a car ready for work on the tank a DAY to pull it and a DAY to put it back a week later.
In between it was sent to a radiator shop to boil in acid and then the sealant was added.
Maybe too many helpers, but figure accordingly.

Bill in NJ · 06-21-2012, 11:24 AM

Was this a tank that came out from inside of the car ?

supergnat · 06-27-2012, 03:52 PM

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Hi alll,
I took the advice of many of the Barners and just addressed the leaky gauge for now. When I drained the gas I ran the fuel through an inline fuel filter just to see what I would collect. There was quite a bit of rust for only draining about five gallons. I am planning to install an inline filter in the line until I pull the tank. That may not happen for a long time. Thanks for all your help.

A special thanks to Mitch for lending me the gauge tools which I hope to return tomorrow.
Suoergnat

06-21-2012, 09:36 AM	#22
PetesPonies Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 316	Re: Gas tank clean and seal cost? Sure, agreed . . but he made the next suggestion of getting it cleaned and sealed while at it. If he had any ideas of the tank being nasty in there, this is how I would handle it and will be doing the same for my '31 __________________ Pete's Ponies Mustang RUSToration & Performance

06-21-2012, 10:21 AM	#23
Bill in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,159	Re: Gas tank clean and seal cost? I would like to know how many hours it takes to remove this gas tank ??

06-21-2012, 10:35 AM	#24
Bruce Adams Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northport, NY Posts: 1,597	Re: Gas tank clean and seal cost? While I am sure many on this board do it quicker, we had a club work session which took a car ready for work on the tank a DAY to pull it and a DAY to put it back a week later. In between it was sent to a radiator shop to boil in acid and then the sealant was added. Maybe too many helpers, but figure accordingly.

06-21-2012, 11:24 AM	#25
Bill in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,159	Re: Gas tank clean and seal cost? Was this a tank that came out from inside of the car ?

06-27-2012, 03:52 PM	#26
supergnat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Palmyra, NJ Posts: 475	Re: Gas tank clean and seal cost? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hi alll, I took the advice of many of the Barners and just addressed the leaky gauge for now. When I drained the gas I ran the fuel through an inline fuel filter just to see what I would collect. There was quite a bit of rust for only draining about five gallons. I am planning to install an inline filter in the line until I pull the tank. That may not happen for a long time. Thanks for all your help. A special thanks to Mitch for lending me the gauge tools which I hope to return tomorrow. Suoergnat