Lister D de-soldering fuel tank
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Lister D de-soldering fuel tank
Hi,
I have a lister D fuel tank, condition isn’t to bad, except I have two large deep dents, that require flattening out.
My first thought was to just just fill them, but as there pretty deep, 1/2” in depth and 4“+ or so wide, That’s a lot of filler!
I did read some where, that it is feasible to de solder tank, folding back outer to gain access, then tapping dents out, then re soldering.
Has anyone done this, seems a bit of a performance but I’d rather attempt it, than use huge quantities of filler! Plus I do have the time, and soldering skills
Option 2, attempt to pull them out, but that may require drilling holes, as metal thick
Your thoughts much appreciated
Mark
I have a lister D fuel tank, condition isn’t to bad, except I have two large deep dents, that require flattening out.
My first thought was to just just fill them, but as there pretty deep, 1/2” in depth and 4“+ or so wide, That’s a lot of filler!
I did read some where, that it is feasible to de solder tank, folding back outer to gain access, then tapping dents out, then re soldering.
Has anyone done this, seems a bit of a performance but I’d rather attempt it, than use huge quantities of filler! Plus I do have the time, and soldering skills
Option 2, attempt to pull them out, but that may require drilling holes, as metal thick
Your thoughts much appreciated
Mark
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Re: Lister D de-soldering fuel tank
Can you push them out as much as possible with a bodywork 'spoon' via the filler hole and then finish off with filler?
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Re: Lister D de-soldering fuel tank
Hi,
I’ve tried a few times to push them out via filler, but a lot of resistance due to thickness of metal, and the dents are at other end of tank and awkward to push on them from filler
I’ve tried a few times to push them out via filler, but a lot of resistance due to thickness of metal, and the dents are at other end of tank and awkward to push on them from filler
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Re: Lister D de-soldering fuel tank
Mark,
I make my own tanks to the same design, I would suggest you remove the end cap nearest the dents and use a bodywork spoon or similar lump of suitable metal, don't unsolder the main body as you may loose its shape. The tanks are soft soldered together.
Maryalice
I make my own tanks to the same design, I would suggest you remove the end cap nearest the dents and use a bodywork spoon or similar lump of suitable metal, don't unsolder the main body as you may loose its shape. The tanks are soft soldered together.
Maryalice
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Re: Lister D de-soldering fuel tank
Hi,
Yes that’s what I plan to do, remove end cap and attack it from there, I’ve also uncovered a few pin holes some a little larger, think there solderable, and I will seal tank once done
Yes that’s what I plan to do, remove end cap and attack it from there, I’ve also uncovered a few pin holes some a little larger, think there solderable, and I will seal tank once done
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Re: Lister D de-soldering fuel tank
While in the tank get a patch of copper sheet and cover the holes with it by soldering in place, then put a thin skim of filler on the outside just to fill the holes. I use emersion tanks copper as it's thin and easy to use.
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Re: Lister D de-soldering fuel tank
Thanks, yes I like the idea of a copper patch on the back, I shall do that!
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