fuel tank liner

Jonathan Mirgon · Feb 24, 2010

I have an H with a rusty ole fuel tank, Plugs fuel supply off within a minute. Wondering if the liquid fuel tank liner produces good results ? Thanks in advance for your opinion !

old · Feb 24, 2010

Tank still need to be cleaned up a good bit to use a liner. I would see if you have a radiator shop in your area and see if they will boil it out first and then go from there. You may not even have to line it if you get that done

cd1 · Feb 24, 2010

yes, if you use a good brand.. many out there, the only one i will use is POR15 brand. Kreem and the like is no good.

MisterT · Feb 24, 2010

If you get the tank good and clean, right down to the bare metal, you don't need the liner. The rust and other crud in that tank is a result of years and years of using distillate fuel. An H that came from the factory as a "gasoline only" model, will usually have a nice, clean fuel tank.

GordoSD · Feb 24, 2010

You can't use any liquid liner in a rusty tank. And you don't need a liner in a clean tank unless it is leaking. Any more questions?

Gordo

1941FarmallAboy · Feb 24, 2010

I Just did my Cub Tank! Frist I bought me some Evapo-Rust YES THIS STUFF WROKS BUT NOT CHEEP!

If you don"t wanna fill the tank up with this stuff you can turn the tank every other day untell all of it is clean.

Then I bought some POR 15 Tank Sealer, Its really easey to do. There is a bunch of PRO/CONS on this. Do a search on the net and ya will find a lot of stuff about this!

plow hand · Feb 24, 2010

I used Muriatic acid to clean my rusty leaking tank threw some nuts in with it to knock all the rust loose..it is what they use to clean swimming pools will not harm metal,dried it thoroughly..I used Northern tank liner from Tisco..My problems were solved all for under $30..

kenindiana · Feb 24, 2010

Got some stuff from the local NAPA store, it is a 2part that you mix, after etching and cleaning the tank with muratic acid and water. Have heard of putting gravel in the tank (after removal) and rolling it around to knock off the rust and then using a tank liner in. Did this with the rust bucket tank that was on my Case Dc. The Case is running strong now .Good Luck Kenny

kenindiana · Feb 24, 2010

Got some stuff from the local NAPA store, it is a 2part that you mix, after etching and cleaning the tank with muratic acid and water. Have heard of putting gravel in the tank (after removal) and rolling it around to knock off the rust and then using a tank liner in. Did this with the rust bucket tank that was on my Case Dc. The Case is running strong now .Good Luck Kenny

bc · Feb 26, 2010

What Gordo said. He does bring a little common sense to the matter and gets a chuckle out of me. If the original clean tank lasted 40 years till it rusted, a little cleaning and you should be good again for another 40 years.

The only difference between now and the old days is that back then regularly working tractors were probably kept full of fuel more often so water didn't condense in the tank so bad. It's a little harder to do with a hobby tractor or one that sat out behind the barn for 10 years. A full tank of gas would go bad after a while.

Clean the tank and keep it full of fuel.

sflem849 · Feb 26, 2010

(quoted from post at 23:50:44 02/25/10) What Gordo said. He does bring a little common sense to the matter and gets a chuckle out of me. If the original clean tank lasted 40 years till it rusted, a little cleaning and you should be good again for another 40 years.

The only difference between now and the old days is that back then regularly working tractors were probably kept full of fuel more often so water didn't condense in the tank so bad. It's a little harder to do with a hobby tractor or one that sat out behind the barn for 10 years. A full tank of gas would go bad after a while.

Clean the tank and keep it full of fuel.

Fuels shelf life is 30 days for todays fancy corn gas and MTBE blends. This may work for Gordo bc he uses his tractors, but in my SMTA I only burn about a half tank per year. This would mean I would either have a full tank of bad gas or 1/4 tank prone to rust. Personally I would rather line the tank and run a 1/4 tank. I HATE fighting fuel issues.
I an not knocking your viewpoint (I actually agree) but for our "pet" tractors I think you are better off lining them and not putting much fuel in the tank. The liner prices are dropping everyday and it is good, cheap insurance against problems.

PS - I would much rather see a liner than a stupid rubber hose with an inline filter going to the carb!!! Argh, just fix it right!!!!!

sflem849 · Feb 26, 2010

I forgot my standard comment about cleaning tanks DON"T USE ROCKS! They are dirt. Use nuts and bolts so you know you got every little bit out. The rocks or dirt on the rocks can get stuck in the varnish goo on the sides/bottom of the tank and your "clean" tank will always be shedding dirt if you don't get 100% of the gunk out.

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