[kursed56]

Just my luck, wouldn't you know it. I had my FX tank narrowed, pressure tested and sealed, ready to go to the painter.

Some how the dang thing managed to jump out of my hands and land right on the front mounting tab causing it to pop out part of the seam where its welded along the bottom of the tunnel. Now theres small tear in the seam about 3/8 - 1/2 inch long.

Do I have to start all over, strip the sealant inside, weld it, test it and reseal?

That sucks, thanks.

 

[kursed56]

Would it make sense to have it pressure tested before I do anything to see if the weld is okay?

 

[kursed56]

Thanks guys, Im wondering if I can just re-weld it, pressure check it and add a little new sealer over the old (sealer in the tank is about a month old, never has gas in it) to take care of it. Hmmmm..

 

[kursed56]

The tab didn't break. The tab is heavy duty welded to thin AMF metal. I'm guessing when the tab hit the ground it put a bulge in the tank. The tab is welded near the area where the tunnel comes together.

It was pressure tested before the mishap. Ill have it done again when I repair it. I was just hoping to not have to remove all the sealer I just put in.

 

[kursed56]

If you don't use sealer what do you do if you have a welded custom tank?

 

[kursed56]

Thanks Hogster, I guess I can look at as a positive thing.

Thank God it wasn't painted.

Maybe Ill try and run some Acetone thru it and get out what I can. I don't want to screw top the tank once its painted.

 

[kursed56]

Good news is I just talked to the guy that built it and he's going to take care of it for a very reasonable cost. (deep breathe)