Fuel Tank

[Sam in WA]

I just finished up building a new fuel tank for my deere 70 lawn tractor. Would it be a good idea to seal the tank or should i just use it? If I were to seal it, what would the product of choice be? The tank is 4x6x3/16" steel square tubing with 3/16" plate on the ends.

 

[Charlotte Harper]

I own a tractor repair shop and what we use to seal tanks with is POR-15. You can buy it from the internet, however, it is expensive. We use it for rusted tanks that keep clogging the carburetor. From what I understand, this stuff lasts forever and you have no rust worries. Use exactly as directed. It is time comsuming, but well worth the time and effort. Good Luck!!!!

 

[Jerry Pevehouse]

Here is a link to the products I use:
http://www.theshopproducts.com/products_rust-ender.html
They have great products with one of the best etching solutions and tank sealers in the business.
As with all tank solutions, use according to the directions!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good luck, Jerry

 

[msb]

Wash it out with a caustic solution first before treating it with sealer.