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Eagle[_3_]

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On Mon, 07 Dec 2015 07:05:09 -0800, Eagle no@not now.ever wrote:

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On Sun, 06 Dec 2015 17:59:17 -0500, wrote:

If you are going to replace the tank, just put a screwdriver through
the bottom of the tank and drain into a pan.

I wont know this until I empty it and inspect it.
If it's all rusted out, I'll replace it. But if there is just a pin
hole, a little JB Weld will fix it.

That would be a temp fix, but you should replace it asap.

I've repaired gas tanks in the past with JB Weld, and never had it fail.
Normally if the tank is still solid, but has surface rust, I will sand
off the rust, then coat the rust (or the whole tank) with undercoating,
before I reinstall it. If I have to buy a new tank, I'll probably spray
it with undercoating too.

I'm just saying I would replace the tank ASAP if I had to 'fix' it. It
would be cheaper if not safer IMO.