Ten years or so ago a member Mike T restored his Albatross Continental & whilst doing so he thought it would be a good idea to make double sure he had no leaks from his fuel tank by coating the inside with 'Slosh sealer'. Fair enough. Fast forward to 2013 & he started to get the odd bit of debris in his filter through from the tank. He thought the sealant was parting company from the inside of the tank so he removed the tank & I have taken it to my 'ali man' who has removed the bottom & it turns out Mike wasn't wrong, see pics below. I am guessing it is possibly due to the ethanol content in today's petrol.
So be warned - you could make a lot of trouble for yourself.
A warning if using tank sealer
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Mercs are like women, no 2 are exactly alike. That's what testing is about. In general it is safer to test motors and props than women!
Re: A warning if using take sealer
the new formula is ok for ethanol i am told.
Re: A warning if using take sealer
I have seen this useless tank sealer! it had been used on a Ferrari 250 GTO petrol tank which I had to repair, No adhesion what so ever.
I Have used an aircraft sealant in the past PR1005L PRC-Desoto International . It has been in the tank for about 15 years so far! but that was done on a new tank before any petrol had been used.
I Have used an aircraft sealant in the past PR1005L PRC-Desoto International . It has been in the tank for about 15 years so far! but that was done on a new tank before any petrol had been used.