Fuel tank issue's

[bentpines]

Hello, I have been working on getting a mid 70's max 2 back in working order and it has been going very good, engine is running, t20 cleaned and fresh fluid, all bearings greased and tight with new o ring chains, then I got to the fuel tank and it is very rusty inside and rittled with pin holes in the bottom of the tank, I wondered if anyone here had this problem and what the best route would be to fix it or if anyone knew where I might find a "new" tank to replace it. My first thought is to cut an access hole in the top of the tank big enough to reach into and remove the rust then solder holes and access hole and coat outside with jb weld and get a tank coating for the inside, any thoughts?

[dave phelps]

Hello, I have been working on getting a mid 70's max 2 back in working order and it has been going very good, engine is running, t20 cleaned and fresh fluid, all bearings greased and tight with new o ring chains, then I got to the fuel tank and it is very rusty inside and rittled with pin holes in the bottom of the tank, I wondered if anyone here had this problem and what the best route would be to fix it or if anyone knew where I might find a "new" tank to replace it. My first thought is to cut an access hole in the top of the tank big enough to reach into and remove the rust then solder holes and access hole and coat outside with jb weld and get a tank coating for the inside, any thoughts?

Look on Ebay at round alluminum tanks. I personally would go that route.
good luck with your project!!
Dave

[tbone9]

Check Richards Relics. On their site is a link to a place that has a tank that will replace the factory Max tank.

[phabib]

I used to have an old Triumph with a fuel tank that looked like the finest lace. I got some thick liquid from an advertiser in Hemming's Motor News that you'd pour into the tank and slosh it around to plug all of the holes and coat the tank with something that wouldn't rust again. I don't remember what it was called, or if its even made anymore but that's where I'd look if I was trying to rescue and old gas tank. I've soldered gas tanks in the past, but now that I'm old and mortal I don't know if I still have the courage to bring the torch up to the tank anymore.

[bentpines]

Thanks for the replies, I will check into both options, it has been a good experience learning about these machines and finding this site and the helpful people on it, looking forward to my first time actually driving one and hopefully meet some members at pine lakes in Astabula if things come together.

[ARGOJIM]

Try amphibiousdrew, he may have a metal tank.