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Bob3b
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Posted: 18 Apr. 2019 at 9:57pm |
So I'm down to retiring the fuel tank on the Empire tractor. The ends of the tank were pretty decent, the rest of it was scrap. So I bent up some sheet metal and am going to solder the tank back together like it was originally.
I have not soldered sheet metal in probably 30 years. Does anyone do this that can offer some advice? |
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1953 CJ3b, nice! 1949 Jeepster 1947 Empire Model 90 1985 CJ10A Spen "S" Utility trailer Kubota l3400 |
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Jw60
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Once soldered there are epoxy coatings that can be applied to both seal and protect it from the inside.
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Bob3b
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I was considering that as well.
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1946 CJ2A #23881
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Bob3b
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It's done...have to check it for leaks and fix any up that I find.
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mbullism
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So how was it?
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Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it... Welcome to 1930's Germany
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Greaser007
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Nice Work !
Did you use a soldering iron or small torch ? |
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Grey
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as for coatings I like Caswell for my vintage cycles that need it. However if the metal is good I never worry about it
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