14-05-2024, 03:24 PM
My Ruby petrol tank around the drain plug was like a colander and the wire gauze had long since disappeared. The tank had been empty for numerous years and so I cut out the the bottom, welded in a new square repair piece and used the original female portion of the drain plug which was re-riveted and soldered in place.
I used Por 15 slosh sealant to seal the tank when all the repairs were completed.
I also have an in line filter fitted between the tank and fuel pump, this has remained clean for the 6 years or so since fitted, but recently there has been evidence of some debris in the glass filter.
I remember reading that the recommended means of cleaning the inside of the tank was to pour some sharp granite clippings into the tank then strap the tank into a cement mixer and let it rattle around for a few hours!!
I used Por 15 slosh sealant to seal the tank when all the repairs were completed.
I also have an in line filter fitted between the tank and fuel pump, this has remained clean for the 6 years or so since fitted, but recently there has been evidence of some debris in the glass filter.
I remember reading that the recommended means of cleaning the inside of the tank was to pour some sharp granite clippings into the tank then strap the tank into a cement mixer and let it rattle around for a few hours!!