Tank sealing
10-09-2011, 09:04 PM
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Tank sealing
Since I'm replacing my rusted out rockers with 2x6 tubing, I thought might as well turn them into air tanks so that I won't have a tank taking up space inside the jeep. But now that I got it all welded up and capped and fittings welded in it, it doesn't seal worth a damn, I think I've heard of stuff u put inside the tank and move it around to evenly coat the inside to seal it properly, maybe use an epoxy on the outside or something.... Suggestions anyone?
10-09-2011, 09:13 PM
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it leaks anywhere there is a pin hole on the welds on the caps and fitting, and i even had my dad try but its no use, it would take hours to do every spot, so why not use something else thats quicker and simpler...
10-09-2011, 09:14 PM
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I'm thinking somebody here has done this too. Can't remember who. Maybe you can try to search for them. Or if I find out who I will let you know.
10-09-2011, 09:17 PM
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only guy i know of is Eric (EricsXJ) on Jeepforum, and he just kept welding till it sealed, i would too but with only a lil flux core welder and not a nice mig or wire welder like he used, it just doesnt cut it.
10-09-2011, 09:30 PM
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Yeah that's probably who I was thinking Bout too. Yeah I'm not sure how to do it .just thought that might help
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10-10-2011, 08:49 AM
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He is turning his rocker panel into a rock slider/air tank combo so he can have air to fill tires or...well...anything you can use compressed air for.
Now that I think about it, you would probably want to do some sort of seal anyway. I'm sure moisture will get in and cause corrosion.
Now that I think about it, you would probably want to do some sort of seal anyway. I'm sure moisture will get in and cause corrosion.
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