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 Post subject: Gas tank resealing
PostPosted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:03 am 
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I got my kit from Eastwood to reseal the gas tank last night. The instructions say to use compressed air at 1-5 psi to keep the sealer from pooling as it dries. I am supposed to seal the sending unit opening, insert the compressed air from the filler opening and keep it from getting too close to any one surface so it doesn't create a thin spot.

I have an air compresser I use for trim work around the house and a nozzle to blow air. Will this work? Has anyone ever done this?

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:59 am 
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I used a POR kit last year on a tank and they just had me twirl it around for about 20 minutes, pour out the excess, and twirl again.
If you have too much sealer in the tank, I don't see how just blowing it around will help. It is just a coating, once everything is covered I would get the rest out.

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Not to argue with Chris, but I would do it according to the directions. I think your trim compressor will work fine.
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 10:47 am 
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I frequent Eastwood's forum so I did some checking. http://forum.eastwoodco.com/showthread.php?t=7503

http://forum.eastwoodco.com/showthread. ... ank+sealer

This should give you plenty of info to do the job right.

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aircraft spruce and specialty sells a kit for sloshing, normaly for riveted wing tanks pricey but good and reliable for 2-3 car tanks

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