Date:         Tue, 3 Jul 2001 09:16:18 -0700
Reply-To:     Sudhir Desai <desa4622@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         Sudhir Desai <desa4622@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Can a used gas tank be safely welded
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--- Benjamin Tan <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM> wrote:
> Assuming a used tank has been emptied and air-dried
> completely for a week or
> so, what else can be done to make the tank safe to
> weld?

ben,
if the tank is completely clean (no gas smell)you
could weld it IMHO if the tank even slightly smells of
gas, it's a no go, just make sure to add some braces
across the weld, and either make an air-tight bead, or
get motorcycle gas tank sealer and coat the tank after
you are done welding, or better yet, use both methods.

hope it helps.
-sudhir



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Sudhir Desai
desa4622@kettering.edu   desa4622@yahoo.com
1984 Vanagon Z34(soon to be S4) & 1996 Jetta Trek
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