Gas leaking

[SeaSlugs]

Originally Posted by Bikerider58

I have soldered gas tanks, iron NOT flame. Did not drain the tank on one car to put in a strip of copper over the crack. Yes, the dripping gas vaporizes on the hot iron, but not hot enough to ignite. Solder melts at 370f, gasoline autoignites at 530f.

pssst - usually the iron tip is 6-700*F or more before contacting the metal...

[JOHN CT]

Originally Posted by Crankster

I wanna party with you... yeesh! Good to know, I guess.

Originally Posted by SeaSlugs

pssst - usually the iron tip is 6-700*F or more before contacting the metal...

Originally Posted by Bikerider58

I have soldered gas tanks, iron NOT flame. Did not drain the tank on one car to put in a strip of copper over the crack. Yes, the dripping gas vaporizes on the hot iron, but not hot enough to ignite. Solder melts at 370f, gasoline autoignites at 530f.

I wouldn't want to try that one! Safety is number one at my house. Ill burn down the garage with my luck. I want to live another day to enjoy my hobby!!