[frenzy_rumble]

I removed the plates which hold the "honda" emblems in place. Upon doing so, I now have a small 1/8" hole into the gas tank. What type of glue should I use to patch this? jb weld? 2 part epoxy?

 

[nolavox]

that hole should not penetrate the tank? Is it leaking there? do you need another emblem.





I do not use tank coatings... I only patch tanks with metal and let a pro do it., if the seams are shot and cannot be welded at a reasonable cost and good result, It's an ornament for the garage wall....



if it's just a screw hole up on the side, I might threadlock a screw into it, cut off the head, and cover it with Jb Metal...



I'm sure others will chime in... Should that hole penetrate the tank?

 

[frenzy_rumble]

it penetrates the tank, yeah. read on another forum JB weld is gas proof and might work. Worse case scenario, I will patch it as much as necessary, then put an emblem there.

 

[Stubby]

Here's a link to another post with a similar topic. Might be helpful to you.



Pinhole in tank

 

[frenzy_rumble]

thanks. it's actually about 1/4", I've tried screws but they seem a little loose. Seeing a couple on ebay, but mostly customs...I need a deluxe. Shame after all the body work I did on this guy.

 

[frenzy_rumble]

will a custom tank fit on the deluxe frame?

 

[Stubby]

I believe so. Stitch will know for sure. I think there's a post around here about that as well. I'll see if I can find it.

 

[frenzy_rumble]

cause, to weld it, it's gonna cost me $100 I am sure...

 

[jonmcg93]

will a custom tank fit on the deluxe frame?

Direct from Blindstitch when I asked a similar question:



Pull the seat, put the custom tank on, Prop it up with a spacer or two so it looks right and drill a hole into either side of the frame to hold the tank. If you have access to a welder you could weld a nut on either side but it's no big deal.

 

[NateDawg]

I have had good lasting results with a product called Seal-All. It is made to seal up gas tanks. It comes in a tube like RTV. It STINKS when it is drying, but when dry gas/ ethenol wont degrade it and it is hard enough to sand. I even used it in a high pressure area on a line to my carb on my boat. Been holding for years. Starts to set fast. No mixing.

 

[Stubby]

I've used Seal-All for other applications. That stuff is great.

 

[frenzy_rumble]

gonna give that stuff a shot then. where can i get it? pep boys/etc?



called several local welders, none want to get near a gas tank.

 

[NateDawg]

I think I got mine from Advanced Automotive. You can paint over it to. Contains methyl ethyl ketone. Very Harmful. I think thats what makes it work good

Click here.

 

[frenzy_rumble]

before I order some, will I need to get into the tank to apply it? something I don't want to do. hoping it's somethign I can smear over the hole from the outside and done with it.

 

[Shep]

Tap the area with a small ball pain hammer so it's lightly dented.Make a small dot of steel tape



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cool...596174QQ_trksidZp3286Q2em7QQitemZ390252156896



Useful to have for sealing exhausts between collector and cans/downpipes.



just big enough to cover the hole.Then try some of this in it.Let set and sand down a bit.



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/J-B-...t=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item2c5ba9c290

 

[frenzy_rumble]

Tap the area with a small ball pain hammer so it's lightly dented.Make a small dot of steel tape



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cool...596174QQ_trksidZp3286Q2em7QQitemZ390252156896



Useful to have for sealing exhausts between collector and cans/downpipes.



just big enough to cover the hole.Then try some of this in it.Let set and sand down a bit.



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/J-B-...t=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item2c5ba9c290

I like this method. Is the steel tape necessary? I'm thinking I could just dent inwards, then put in a nail head (with 1/8" of the nail on it) glued in place (with the kwiksteel) then apply more kwiksteel over that, then sand flat.

 

[NateDawg]

I tend to edit my posts frequently until I'm sasified

In case you didn't see it click here.

 

[Shep]

I like this method. Is the steel tape necessary? I'm thinking I could just dent inwards, then put in a nail head (with 1/8" of the nail on it) glued in place (with the kwiksteel) then apply more kwiksteel over that, then sand flat.

I don't see why not so long as whatever you use to cover it is fuel resistant.See Nate's link as well as that stuff looks good

We shall not be defeated

 

[NateDawg]

I don't see why not so long as whatever you use to cover it is fuel resistant.See Nate's link as well as that stuff looks good

We shall not be defeated

Amen brother!!!

 

[Shep]

I Dream of,"Pinholes"

I'm going to repair this