Made another gas tank
Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2025 9:29 am
This tank is for the 1953 2 wheeled tractor with the Clinton engine in it . The cap had rotted away and it had filled with water . The plan was to de-solder it, repair,solder and seal inside and out .
Next I want to try making a fuel tank for the 446 Blower tractor with baffles , sump and electric fuel gauge built in . I can not make it like the originals due to the end being drawn buckets , but I can make it the same shape with the ability for remote filling neck/cap for easier filling with a cab on like I did for Frankie .
- old tank disassembled
- old tank sand blasted and found to be too far gone
- new tank and cap coated inside and out with POR-15 gas tank sealer
- Bottom seam is folded hook lock then soldered
- End caps were cut out and edge rolled over a plate locked in the lathe . sheet metal was pinched between two plates to hold while rolling the edge with knurling tool
