Hole in Gas Tank
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Hole in Gas Tank
01 Nov 2008 15:59
I have been noticing a gas smell in the garage for a few days, but couldn't find it. Finally this morning I noticed a drop of fluid under my bike. I look into it and finally located a very tiny hole in the bottom of my gas tank. It had been rubbing a bolt for a while I guess. What is the best way to repair a hole? It is so small you can barely see it, but gas does drip out slowly. Can I solder it?
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Re: Hole in Gas Tank
01 Nov 2008 16:17
there are types of two step epoxy that are gas resistant and you might be able to get by temporarly with something like that. gut a piece of sheet metal about a 1/2" around and rough up the area around the hole and put a thin layer of epoxy in that roughed-up area then put your metal patch over the area before it dries then put a thicker coat over top the metal patch and let it dry for at least 24 hours before you try to put fuel in it. remember this is only a temporary solution. if you try to solder it will be tough to get enough heat in it get the solder to flow properly.
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Re: Hole in Gas Tank
01 Nov 2008 16:35
Assuming this hole is on the tank seam?
Either way, would the Kreme product take care of a small hole?... Just a thought for I know it works on seams.
I guess it really depends on the size of the hole.
Pictures with a tape measure next to it?
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Either way, would the Kreme product take care of a small hole?... Just a thought for I know it works on seams.
I guess it really depends on the size of the hole.
Pictures with a tape measure next to it?
OMR
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Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
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Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
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Re: Hole in Gas Tank
01 Nov 2008 16:38
ive had several tanks repaired over the years
empty tank, flush, and get it brazed by a welder.
empty tank, flush, and get it brazed by a welder.
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Re: Hole in Gas Tank
01 Nov 2008 16:44
The hole is right in the middle of the bottom of the tank (it is a Vulcan tank)along the bike frame. Itis so small you can't really tell it is a hole until you see the gas come out.I thought about epoxy, but figured it wouldn't hold up to the gas. I think the brazing is my best bet. At least it waited until the riding season was done. Thanks for your ideas.
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Re: Hole in Gas Tank
01 Nov 2008 17:20
Chances are that that spot is only the first to leak. I'd pick up some Pour 15 and repair the tank properly.
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Re: Hole in Gas Tank
03 Nov 2008 13:23
if you have a soldering gun, the kind with a trigger that hums, and electronic solder (60/40)you should be able to solder it up pretty easy
sand it shinny clean first
sand it shinny clean first
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