48 pan oil tank
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48 pan oil tank
Good afternoon everyone!!
I am restoring a 48 Panhead and have run into some issues (I'm sure there will be more to come). Here is the story. I started working on the oil tank the other day and noticed that there is / was a yellow coating on the inside of the tank. I am assuming this is some sort of an aftermarket tank sealer of some sort. looks like it was applied a long long time ago. Whatever it is, it is peeling and flaking. Not good. I want to get all of this stuff cleared out of the tank and am soliciting anyone with some ideas on how to do it. I was thinking about filling it up with gasoline and let it sit for a while and let the gas do some work. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
With respect,
Rick
I am restoring a 48 Panhead and have run into some issues (I'm sure there will be more to come). Here is the story. I started working on the oil tank the other day and noticed that there is / was a yellow coating on the inside of the tank. I am assuming this is some sort of an aftermarket tank sealer of some sort. looks like it was applied a long long time ago. Whatever it is, it is peeling and flaking. Not good. I want to get all of this stuff cleared out of the tank and am soliciting anyone with some ideas on how to do it. I was thinking about filling it up with gasoline and let it sit for a while and let the gas do some work. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
With respect,
Rick
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From: la la land jerzey
we would start with paint stripper in the tank roll it around couple hours see what that does
1948 has a one year only frame in the wishbone - no squishes on the down legs the hydra glide has for horn to mount
1948 has a one year only frame in the wishbone - no squishes on the down legs the hydra glide has for horn to mount
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Did it on a set of early pan gas tanks that had some junk sealer that was coming apart. Then used Red Kote to reseal them.
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Thanks everyone for the tips. I have heard about the radiator shop technique but wasn't sure if it could potentially damage the tank. These things are expensive as I am sure you know and I wont go repop. Thanks again for the info.
With respect,
Rick
With respect,
Rick
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