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  1. 02-04-2024, 02:09 PM #1
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    Default fuel tank pin hole repair

    One of my tanks has a pin hole near the fuel drain. What are the prefered repair schemes ? weld, 890B1/2 pro seal, click bond ? What would you do ?Photo on 2-3-24 at 10.21 AM.jpgPhoto on 2-3-24 at 10.23 AM.jpg
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  2. 02-04-2024, 02:40 PM #2
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    Default Re: fuel tank pin hole repair

    I have multiple sets of tanks in good shape, but I would guess shipping from AK won't be real cheap.
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  3. 02-04-2024, 03:44 PM #3
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    Default Re: fuel tank pin hole repair

    Hi,

    Here's a possibility too.

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  4. 02-05-2024, 07:42 AM #4
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    Default Re: fuel tank pin hole repair

    I would clean out with aluminum etch and then weld a patch out of 5052 aluminum.
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  5. 02-05-2024, 08:47 AM #5
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    Default Re: fuel tank pin hole repair

    If you weld it, I'm assuming you weld the patch to the exterior of the tank?
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  6. 02-05-2024, 08:51 AM #6
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    Default Re: fuel tank pin hole repair

    Yes, have to weld to good clean metal. Welding aluminum, it has the be clean.
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  7. 02-05-2024, 09:45 AM #7
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    Default Re: fuel tank pin hole repair

    If you have a good radiator shop near you they can flush it , weld it and pressure test it
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