<VV> Gas tank sealing

[James Davis]

The solvent for the tank sealer is Methyl Ethyl Ketone one of the 
most flammable vapors know. The flash point is 16 F degrees.

Inhalation:
Causes irritation to the nose and throat. Concentrations above the 
TLV may cause headache, dizziness, nausea, shortness of breath, and 
vomiting. Higher concentrations may cause central nervous system 
depression and unconsciousness.
Ingestion:
May produce abdominal pain, nausea. Aspiration into lungs can produce 
severe lung damage and is a medical emergency. Other symptoms 
expected to parallel inhalation.
Skin Contact:
Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness, itching, and 
pain. May be absorbed through the skin with possible systemic effects.
Eye Contact:
Vapors are irritating to the eyes. Splashes can produce painful 
irritation and eye damage.
Chronic Exposure:
Prolonged skin contact may defat the skin and produce dermatitis. 
Chronic exposure may cause central nervous system effects.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems or impaired 
respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance.

Please take every caution.  There are a very limited supply of 
Corvair owners and everyone should be preserved. Please no puns Seth.
Jim Davis




  At 03:23 PM 3/6/2008, Harry  Yarnell wrote:
>Absolutely seal the tank. Just make sure you get even coverage, and allow a
>week with holes open (sender, filler) to dry.. Then reassemble. Do all this
>coating and drying outside; stuff stinks.
>
>harry yarnell
>perryman garage and orphanage
>hyarnell1 at earthlink.net
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "chris c" <ricorvair at cox.net>
>To: "VirtualVairs AA" <VirtualVairs at corvair.org>
>Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 2:54 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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