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Re: Fuel tank repair



>I'd give serious consideration to using an epoxy based resin as the patch.
>JB Weld comes to mind.  Once fully cured, it's impervious to fuel.  If the
>area is large, you can use a fine mesh screen as a "patch" smothered in a
>thick coating of the epoxy resin.
>
>I've used small dabs of JB Weld to seal pin hole radiator leaks caused by
>flying stones.  Didn't even have to drain the radiator!  When cured I
>lightly spray paint over the tiny spot and it looks and works like new.
>
>Regards,
>
>John

I support John's comment. You may very well not have much metal left in 
the area where you are working and have a heck of a time either brazing 
or welding. JB weld or Brownells Acraglass could patch the whole end if 
necessary.
John Hofstetter



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