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Offline beveldrive

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Welding Tank
« on: July 01, 2009, 07:51:28 PM »
Hi,
I have a spare K7 tank and want to smooth the top and fit a monza typr cap. Need to mig a piece across the aperture where the lockable flap now sits. Any tips on ensuring the tank is safe to weld  :-\

It hasn't had fuel in for yonks and seems free of fumes. What to do??

Steve

Offline Seamus

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Re: Welding Tank
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2009, 10:06:11 PM »
They used to fill the tank with water to purge any fumes, dry out in an oven prior to welding, but I guess if there has'nt been fuel in there for a long time a session in an oven would chase out any dregs.

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Seamus

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Re: Welding Tank
« Reply #2 on: July 02, 2009, 05:31:03 AM »
Thanks Seamus, that sounds good to me buddy.
Steve.

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Re: Welding Tank
« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2009, 02:33:55 PM »
If you are using mig you can always fill it with the inert gas

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Re: Welding Tank
« Reply #4 on: July 03, 2009, 04:09:53 PM »
Now that is an excellent idea!

Offline hector2800

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Re: Welding Tank
« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2009, 12:29:08 PM »
Ditto if use TIG welder
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