Gas tank

1972RM23 · Post by **1972RM23** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 1:06 pm

The gas tank on my 1972 RR has developed a small pin hole leak somewhere around the strap (driver's side back).
If I took off the strap could I spray on a sealer?
Assuming I get the tank empty enough to stop the leak.
Is there anyway to seal a gas tank (spray on, brush on)?

Or should I just buy a new tank?
My gas tank has the 4 vent tubes on the side.
Is that the same for a 1971 and 1972 gas tank?
As far as I know the vent tubes are not hooked up to anything anymore.

Thanks
Steve

SureGrip · Post by **SureGrip** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 3:17 pm

I've never tried a sealer...it may work as a temporary fix.

You tank is the '71 (until April of '72) version, aka- early version. I've seen new tanks (I need to buy one too) from about $175 to $230...just make sure that you get the one that says '4 side vents'.

471Magnum · Post by **471Magnum** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 3:53 pm

There are some pretty effective sealers out there, but price and availability of new tanks makes them a better option. Chances are the inside of the tank is pretty rusty.

The disconnected vapor separator is probably a subject for a different thread and has been discussed in depth on other forums (do a quick search). Personally, I prefer to have it hooked up. When functioning, it has no performance penalty and does a good job eliminating the gas fumes from the garage. Just have to scrounge up all the missing parts.

1972RM23 · Post by **1972RM23** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 6:26 pm

Are all the tank I see online the same manufacture?
Who makes the best tank?

1bluegtx · Post by **1bluegtx** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 2:33 pm

1972RM23 wrote:Are all the tank I see online the same manufacture?
Who makes the best tank?

Spectre premium,tanks are made in canada.Real good quality.Part number for a 71 is CR10A

BRIAN

SureGrip · Post by **SureGrip** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 5:48 pm

Quanta is the other maker of aftermarket tanks...they've been making them longer than the others, but I haven't either (yet) so I can't speak to the quality.

I also need a late '72 tank and will likely go with the Spectra unit based solely on price.

1bluegtx · Post by **1bluegtx** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 9:02 pm

SureGrip wrote:Quanta is the other maker of aftermarket tanks...they've been making them longer than the others, but I haven't either (yet) so I can't speak to the quality.

I also need a late '72 tank and will likely go with the Spectra unit based solely on price.

Quanta carries the same part number as spectra ( CR10A ) so i suspect they are made by the same company.

briAN

SureGrip · Post by **SureGrip** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 10:22 pm

1bluegtx wrote:
SureGrip wrote:Quanta is the other maker of aftermarket tanks...they've been making them longer than the others, but I haven't either (yet) so I can't speak to the quality.

I also need a late '72 tank and will likely go with the Spectra unit based solely on price.
Quanta carries the same part number as spectra ( CR10A ) so i suspect they are made by the same company.

briAN

Well, sonofabitch...never even noticed that.

All this time I thought they had their own supplier.

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