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New Fuel Tanks

Eric

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:?:Hi All, I am at the point in my rebuild of 44 GPW 210266 and I am going to install a new repro fuel tank. I think I should have it lined, Question is can I do it myself? I see there are kits out there to Do-it-yourself, just was wondering if anyone has done it and how it turned out and do you recommend any perticular product? Thanks
 

Eric

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Hello, I was advised to do so as to avoid rust and corrosion from condensation, (the reason I am Replacing it now) I was told the seams aren't as tight and will leak. I paid almost 3 for my tank and want to make sure the next protector doesn't have to do the same thing because of long bouts of storage.
 

Wolf.Dose

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Lining a new or used gas fuel tank is a good idea. The fuel nowaday contains parts which in longer therm, which means standing at home, after some times will change to esters, which is a kind of acid and starts to eat sheet metall. The result is brown looking gas. It is just a matter of time until the new tank is scrap again.
All my gas veterans have lined tanks. I do not make it myself, even it costs a little more. So far I have no real good idea to tumble the tank for 24 hours that the solvent of the liner realy covers all parts.
Wolf from Germany
 
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