All balls is what I plan on using however different suppliers list different years for the same set. I believe the one I want is a 22-1015
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Hopefully I fit neither category. I’m trying to be super anal. I remember when I first got into bikes in the 70’s lining the tank was encouraged.If it fails, or you screw it up
Yep, we used Hysol and MEK a lot in aviation too.A thought just occurred to me. I know right? Scary stuff.... Anyway...
Way back in the 70's I worked on Hiller helicopters. Their main rotor blades were made of wood. Whenever we reconditioned the blades, we'd have to restore the epoxy coating. The epoxy was a 2 part (50/50) grey epoxy. I want to say it was Hysol brand but I cant be certain. It looked, felt and acted just like J B Weld original formula epoxy. How did we apply it you ask? Glad you asked...
We mixed the two parts, then mixed in acetone or MEK.. either was acceptable, until we got the consistency of paint. We then shot it out of a spray gun. Within minutes the solvent (acetone/MEK) would evaporate out of it, leaving the pure epoxy to cure up overnight. Made for a damn hard, durable finish, it did.
Where am I going with this you ask? Glad you asked.
Seems to me you could mix up some J B Weld, which is fuel proof, cut it, pour it in, slosh it around and have a nice, inexpensive tank liner. The only caveat is the solvent needs airflow to evaporate... otherwise the vapors stagnate. Go ahead, ask me how I know?
Thoughts?
I'd be interested on Matt's take on proper prep prior to Caswell treatment.I just learned that Matt Walksler uses Caswell if he uses anything. For those who don't know, he took over at Wheels Through Time.
Hey Jim, I have a TX tank with a seam leak I can de-rust it and send to you. May as well do my part lol. Somehow my key got left on(somehow) and ran my battery down to a point the charger thinks it’s bad and won’t charge it. I’m trying the jumper method to fool the charger. Hopefully it works. . I also made some gaskets for the next stage but I have a spare sump filter just in case but one of them probably needs the tear mod before it happens.think....