<VV> Gas tank sealing

[Harry Yarnell]

Absolutely seal the tank. Just make sure you get even coverage, and allow a 
week with holes open (sender, filler) to dry.. Then reassemble. Do all this 
coating and drying outside; stuff stinks.

harry yarnell
perryman garage and orphanage
hyarnell1 at earthlink.net
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "chris c" <ricorvair at cox.net>
To: "VirtualVairs AA" <VirtualVairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 2:54 PM
Subject: <VV> Gas tank sealing


> As the weather turns.  I am ready to clean out the 65's gas tank.  Its
> solid with no leaks.
> The filler neck hose was shot.  I was ready to buy my supplies, but
> silly me, reading the instructions before purchase.
>
> >>>> from the POR-15 website
> *SHOULD I ALWAYS USE A FUEL TANK SEALER AFTER THOROUGHLY CLEANING OUT MY
> TANK?
> *No. Fuel tank sealer should be used as a last resort, and is not always
> necessary. Fuel tanks that are rust-free and have no pinholes or leaks
> may not need sealing at all. They should, however, always be kept full
> of gasoline, which prevents condensation and further rusting. If
> vehicles are not used frequently, fuel tanks should be treated with
> POR-15 FUEL PRESERVATIVE/STABILIZER, which will keep fuel fresh for more
> than two years and insure quick starts even after months of non-use.
> >>>>
>
> Does this mean its a waste of money to purchase the sealer?  It is out,
> and the tank is from 65.  I have been running the car for 12 years now.
> Cleaned it out in the car several times with it in the car.  Flush with
> water, wipe out with socks on a hanger, repeat.
> I fill the tank at the end of the season.  Put it away, and run it a
> couple times over the winter...even took the 63 out this week.
>
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