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Re: Swap late tank into early car 12 years, 8 months ago #13040

  • Big Dog
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Thanks for the tip on the tank.

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Re: Swap late tank into early car 12 years, 8 months ago #13064

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deadeyeb wrote:
my early tank had cracks where the vent line crossed the top. removed tank cleaned filled to the cracks with water and welded.


I'm assuming that the water is to negate any fuel/fuel vapor combustion potential, correct?

Did you do anything differently on your setup to ensure a good weld?
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Re: Swap late tank into early car 12 years, 8 months ago #13071

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Yes the water was to displace the air in the tank (VERY IMPORTANT). Just clean the tank maybe hit it with a wire wheel in a drill. You have to make sure all the paint and crap is gone. Welded with a small lincoln mig welder. You should practice on some scrap the same thickness as the tank to get your settings right. Good luck
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