Rusty Gas Tank

[KMan]

I just got a '66 Superhawk and the tank is empty and has a little bit of rust on the inside, what should I do??<br /><br />Thanks

[perryT200]

in put a paper filter in the tank equalizer line and two wire screen filters between the petcock and the carbs

[kustommusic]

Kman, Ther are some sealers available for gas tanks. You need to clean the tank out first. Then pour in the sealer, slosh it around, let it dry and no more rust. (its sealed in) Good Luck, Steve Greer

[KMan]

Steve,<br /><br />Do I need to worry about the sealer getting into/ covering the openings for the reserve and the regular . . . outlets (I'm not sure what there called but I hope you know what I mean.)<br /><br />Also, if this matters . . . but from what I can tell it does not appear that any one spot has rusted through . . . there are just a bunch of tiny rust dots/spots . . . <br /><br />I'm going to the dealer to see if they have the sealer?? If they don't where else can I but this &quot;sealer&quot; stuff??<br /><br />Thanks for the input!!!

[kustommusic]

Kman, I would remove the petcock assy. and tape over the hole. The &quot;res&quot; nipple too. Having said that,this stuff would seal that little thing shut ,not good. Just pay attention to that and make sure it remains open. Mabey a wire inserted into the opening would do it. As to where to get it; NAPA stores have it as well as Eastwood (restoration supplies for antique cars) and others found at restoration sources. My tank was worse than yours sounds and it has worked well for me so far. Good Luck and let us know how it turns out. Steve Greer

[splatt]

i found little itty-bitty corks at the hardware store to plugs the petcock holes (after i removed it) when i sealed my tank. worked out well, you just cant jam em in too far because they will break off.