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If it is a welded aluminum tank why the need to slosh?
I understand the wett wing riveted ones like the RV need it but if it is
welded it should not need it. Or am I way off base here?
is there something in the fuel that affects the aluminim and thus the need
for a sealer?
I did try to braze up my tank .050 5250 with Alumaweld and it was a fiasco.
Because you only use a map or propane torch with the Alumaweld you can not
concentrate the heat enough and on la large surface like a fuel tank the
heat dissipates to quickly. End result is you wind up heating to much and
melting the aluminum which makes a mess and is un manageable. The Alumaweld
does work well for smaller thicker pieces that you can heat up well with the
propane torch without damaging. This is how I made the intake for my 3
Mikunis.
I wound up having my tank tig welded by a pro so it was done right. It was a
150$ well spent.
Michael in Maine
----- Original Message ----- From: "Charlie England" <ceengland@bellsouth.net>
Caution: if you didn't thoroughly clean the entire inner surface to prep
for the 'slosh', it will likely peel off in sheets at some future date.
Many RV'ers have had to cut open their tanks to remove peeling sealant.
If it's a welded tank, have you thought about trying something like
'Alumiweld'?
http://www.alumiweld.com/h2uaw.html
It's actually a type of brazing or soldering for aluminum, since you
don't melt the underlying structure.
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