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09-16-2022, 09:32 PM | #1 |
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Gas tank leak steering column bracket
What have some of you did to stop leak under gas tank at the steering column bracket. I know the tank has to come out
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09-16-2022, 10:00 PM | #2 |
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Re: Gas tank leak steering column bracket
Run the tank empty, remove the steering column bracket cap, leave the bracket itself. Install the replacement dash/steering column bracket. Clean the bracket tank contact area well, put on a layer of gas tank repair putty sold by Napa, paint to match.
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09-16-2022, 10:30 PM | #3 |
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Re: Gas tank leak steering column bracket
I did what eagle said, it was a two part putty you neaded. 10 years & counting.
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09-17-2022, 12:18 AM | #4 |
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Re: Gas tank leak steering column bracket
I had that problem with a 29 coupe. I installed the later steering column mount that attaches to the dash rail. I used JB weld around the old column mount, and it sealed it off. The attached article describes the column mount installation.
http://www.santaanitaas.org/wp-conte...lumn-Mount.pdf Tom Endy |
09-17-2022, 06:52 AM | #5 |
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Re: Gas tank leak steering column bracket
I installed the 31 style column support in my ‘28 just a couple of days ago. Thank you, Tom, for the excellent write-up. I worried (probably needlessly) that I may have difficulties someday removing it because countersinking the adaptor would leave me with no good way to keep the screws from turning. Instead of countersinking, I chose to use a tap and thread the holes. Worked out very well for me.
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09-17-2022, 07:35 AM | #6 |
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09-17-2022, 10:11 AM | #7 |
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Re: Gas tank leak steering column bracket
If'n you use JB weld be sure and use the kind that is gasoline impervious. Don't ask.
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Re: Gas tank leak steering column bracket
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I did this to our 29 Sport Coupe 35 years ago. Still no problems. You must follow the instructions! Even if you decide to use the later style steering column bracket, the sloshing will take care of any rust or flaking within the tank. The process is not very difficult. Enjoy. |
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09-20-2022, 09:54 PM | #9 |
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Re: Gas tank leak steering column bracket
I always worry about gas tank sealers coming apart in the future. What I would do is remove the tank, clean area really well with acetone, get some new and improved gas tank seal (impervious to ethanol), lay the tank on it's front (engine area down), use a small wedge to slightly pry open the gap if any, use painters tape as a lower barrier and slowly dribble in the sealer until it comes out evenly on the bottom. Then put something soft on the tank top, use a piece of wood and clamp the drop down for a few days. The sealer becomes a seal and a bond.....then use the '31 column bracket.
Or you can try to get it warm enough to let the solder/lead flow a little. But be careful to not get it too warm and have it flow out. |
09-21-2022, 05:00 AM | #10 |
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Re: Gas tank leak steering column bracket
Why not repair the tank correctly? Why spend the effort just to band-aid it??
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