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To buy a tank or not

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Cafe_Guy94, Mar 30, 2017.

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    Cafe_Guy94 Member

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    I just bought a '82 xj650 and I saw the inside of the current gas tank is rusted, and it sounds like some metal is clanking around the inside? Is there anyway to save this tank? Or am I better off buying one from a xj750 for $159.99 off eBay?
     
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    You should be able to get the rust out (there are chemicals that will eat it) and some nuts and alot of tumbling should clean it up alot. Also a friend of mine had good luck with tank liner after the rust was removed. He used a brand called Red Kote. Hope this helps
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    The clunking may be from the petcock inlet screen having seperated from the petcock.
     
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    If I had the funds I would buy a tank. People would get out of your way if you bought a tank. Even a small tankette, you could double park where ever you wanted . . .

    Oh, gas tank . . . . Never mind.
    [​IMG]
     
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    I have three spare tanks for my XJ 900f because they rust through on the back where the front side panel grommet is located. Think I will use POR15 to seal my current tank.
     
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