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I'm just about to use the Frost Restoration Fuel Tank Sealer Kit, and I,ve checked out some of the on-line step by step guides - but, I have one unaswered concern. Using masking or duct tape to block off the outlet hole, drain hole and the vent hole will mean that the threads of each will get coated with sealer - and I'm guessing this will set hard making it difficult to replace the fittings. I suppose I could protect the threads with 'Blu-Tak' - but this might run the risk of the sealer welding itself to the 'Blu-Tak' and the sealer is suposed to drain out anyway. I supposed I could try useing a 'Tap' to cut back the hardened sealer, and I'm guessing that the threads are 1/2 " BSP ???????????????

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I personally wouldn't use it. Had 3 tanks recently that have all blocked up with the sealant. With the added amount of ethanol I think it's breaking it down. For how much it costs get a new tank

 

Tom

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Sealed my tank about 10 years ago and have yet to find any bits in the fuel filter. Also sealed the tank in the Jensen with Red Kote a few years ago, at the time bits of rust used to block the filter, so far so good. no signs of blue.

 

I think it's a latex rubber sealer, just tape off all the opes as directed you won't have any problem screwing in the fittings, dry fit everything before final assembly to be sure.

 

Lob in a few stones or sockets and give the tank a good shake to shift any flaking bits of rust.

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Personally I use the Moss sealant which being a US product is for Ethanol type fuels. AS long as the tank is steam cleaned out first then it works well its not difficult to clear the threads before it goes right off.

Stuart.

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I used a sealer called Slosh Tank Sealer after cleaning the inside. This was in the 20 years ago and there has been no leak since. These tanks were well know for rusting at the base and allowing petrol fumes into the inside. I repaired one for a friend with filler on the outside because they were on the way to Newhaven for a channel crossing. It worked for the holiday but we do not know how long overall.

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I also used Rustbusters 'Slosh' system to renovate a tank three years ago. It did a great job of de-rusting and resealing and I've not spotted any crud in my fuel filter since. I used duct tape to mask the holes. I didn't even think about protecting the threads but I had no problems connecting it back up afterwards.

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I did my tank >10 years ago. No problems. Would only add to work in well ventilated area as the solvents are prettY nasty.

Mike

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