<VV> Gas tank sealing

[J R Read_HML]

My take......

Since you have the tank out, seal it.  This will serve to keep you from 
(likely) ever needing to do the job again.  If you don't seal it now, you 
could be looking at another removal in a few years.

Fuel Stabilizer (any brand will do), yes... use it during lay up periods. 
Also, after putting it in the tank drive around for a few miles in order to 
get it up to (into) the carbs.

Later, JR


CCE CORVANANTICS CORSA SCG member
'61 Rampside Standard 4/110
'65 Monza Convertible 4/140


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "chris c" <ricorvair at cox.net>
To: "VirtualVairs AA" <VirtualVairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 1:54 PM
Subject: <VV> Gas tank sealing


> As the weather turns.  I am ready to clean out the 65's gas tank.  Its
> solid with no leaks.
> The filler neck hose was shot.  I was ready to buy my supplies, but
> silly me, reading the instructions before purchase.
>
> >>>> from the POR-15 website
> *SHOULD I ALWAYS USE A FUEL TANK SEALER AFTER THOROUGHLY CLEANING OUT MY
> TANK?
> *No. Fuel tank sealer should be used as a last resort, and is not always
> necessary. Fuel tanks that are rust-free and have no pinholes or leaks
> may not need sealing at all. They should, however, always be kept full
> of gasoline, which prevents condensation and further rusting. If
> vehicles are not used frequently, fuel tanks should be treated with
> POR-15 FUEL PRESERVATIVE/STABILIZER, which will keep fuel fresh for more
> than two years and insure quick starts even after months of non-use.
> >>>>
>
> Does this mean its a waste of money to purchase the sealer?  It is out,
> and the tank is from 65.  I have been running the car for 12 years now.
> Cleaned it out in the car several times with it in the car.  Flush with
> water, wipe out with socks on a hanger, repeat.
> I fill the tank at the end of the season.  Put it away, and run it a
> couple times over the winter...even took the 63 out this week.
>
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