Patching fuel tank in place
Chuck Bollinger wrote:
Anyone know of any way to use some sort of space-age plastic and
space-age adhesive to patch the top of a stainless steel diesel fuel
tank? Almost no fluid pressure is involved, and it seems to be overkill
to remove the tank because of a 3" hole. The patch, though, would have
to include the filler hose attachment tube.
A 3-inch hole is a bit large for a mechanic in a can solution. If you
have access to the top you are far better off to mount a new flange and
replace the filler tube.
If the old filler tube cracked due to vibration or flexing, there is
nothing in a can or tube that will solve the problem. Fix it correctly,
fix it once, fix it safely.
Rick
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