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techtalk:ref:body06 [2019/06/28 16:08] hippysmack [Adding an External Fuel Level Sight Hose / Tube] |
techtalk:ref:body06 [2022/03/09 05:22] ixl2relax ↷ Page name changed from techtalk:ref:body02 to techtalk:ref:body06 |
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====== REF: Body Parts ====== | ====== REF: Body Parts ====== | ||
- | ====== Fuel Tank Cleaning, Restoration and Mods ====== | + | ====== Fuel Tank Cleaning, Restoration ====== |
====== Removing Internal Rust ====== | ====== Removing Internal Rust ====== | ||
Cleaning out the loose rust scale in the fuel tank can be done with loose metal material placed inside the tank and then shaken up. \\ | Cleaning out the loose rust scale in the fuel tank can be done with loose metal material placed inside the tank and then shaken up. \\ | ||
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- | ====== Adding an External Fuel Level Sight Hose / Tube ====== | + | ====== Pulling a Dent Out ====== |
- | {{:techtalk:ref:body:fuel_tank_sight_glass_by_michel1977.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Michel1977 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?page=453&t=11697)) | + | Here is one way to pull and repair a dented gas tank. \\ |
+ | Grind the paint off. Make a standoff and glue it to the dented area with high strength adhesive (Hysol used below). \\ | ||
+ | Let it dry overnight or as the directions permit. Then use a slide hammer to pull the dent out. \\ | ||
+ | Carefully remove the adhesive and standoff. \\ | ||
+ | {{:techtalk:ref:body:repairing_gas_tank_dent_1_by_uncledaddy.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Uncledaddy of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=43715&page=9)) {{:techtalk:ref:body:repairing_gas_tank_dent_2_by_uncledaddy.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Uncledaddy of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=43715&page=9)) {{:techtalk:ref:body:repairing_gas_tank_dent_3_by_uncledaddy.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Uncledaddy of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=43715&page=9)) \\ | ||
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+ | It will probably still require a small amount of body-filler to fill in the remaining imperfections. \\ | ||
+ | You can see the body-filler and primer layers in the first pic below. The entire tank has been wet-sanded with 600 grit. \\ | ||
+ | The second pic below, there are a few base coats applied. \\ | ||
+ | The filler material may require a primer to hide it during base coat. Then apply the finish coat and clear coat. \\ | ||
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+ | {{:techtalk:ref:body:repairing_gas_tank_dent_4_by_uncledaddy.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Uncledaddy of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=43715&page=9)) {{:techtalk:ref:body:repairing_gas_tank_dent_5_by_uncledaddy.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Uncledaddy of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=43715&page=9)) {{:techtalk:ref:body:repairing_gas_tank_dent_6_by_uncledaddy.jpg?direct&250|}} ((photo by Uncledaddy of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=43715&page=9)) \\ | ||
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