gas tank sealer question

[purplescamper]

years ago i removed my gas tank, drained it and stored it in my basement.
now im rebuilding my car and want to install my tank. i called my local radiator shop to have to have it boiled out. i was told they would have to send it out to have it boiled out and have it coated, and it would be between $ 150. and 300. dollars.
not having that kind of money my question is has anyone had any luck the the sealer kit eastwood sells ? is there one out there that is better ?
thanks

 

[jos51700]

Online shopping will net you a new tank for as low as $75, shipped, made in Canada.

My extensive experience with diy sealers is not positive, although I cannot attest to professional attempts.

 

[krazykuda]

Spectra tanks and senders are supposed to be good quality.

Get an OEM lock ring for the sending unit, the repros are too thin and leak...

Halifaxhops may have some NOS rings...

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=327021&highlight=gas+tank+lock+rings

 

[AJ/FormS]

Is there something wrong with your tank, the way it is now. I mean the tank on my S is original 1968.
If it's not leaking, and you are street driving, gasohol will clean your tank as you drive it. It's not particularly fast. I ran a plastic see-through filter for a while when I first put my S on the road. I carried a spare in the glove-box, and the tools to change it on the road. I don't recall how many I swapped out, maybe 3 at most. Then I installed a big metal can filter, an EFI model. It's been under there since 2001 or so, Heehee. I guess we just have clean gas up here?

 

[purplescamper]

while the tank is out is there anything i can use to rinse the tank out with ?

 

[AJ/FormS]

IIRC,Acetone will attack gum and varnish.

 

[red67gts]

also put a piece of chain or rocks to slosh around and loosen the rust

 

[red67gts]

just remove them when you get it clean enough and ready to install

 

[harrisonm]

I used the tank sealing kit from Eastwood about 16 years ago. It worked VERY well. It was easy to do, and it lasted a LONG time. When I blew my car apart to paint it again 3 years ago, I got a new tank just for looks. The re-lined tank was still fin at the time, and would have lasted longer. I would highly recommend the Eastwood kit. They also have a spray can of gas tank paint that makes your tank look pretty good. I used that too.

 

[longarm]

If its bad enough you feel it needs boiled and resealed
its time for a new one.
Why waste time, effort and good money on an old tank
when you'll have as much in it as a new one.

 

[krazykuda]

while the tank is out is there anything i can use to rinse the tank out with ?

I always used water from the hose...

 

[my5thmopar]

Chain, Red-Kote (let it dry thoroughly) and done. Used it on 2 tanks without issue.