BOOM! How can i safely weld fuel tank? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

fishuntr · 06-12-2002, 10:06 PM

I need to move the fill pipes on two saddle tanks. Task involves cutting new holes with holesaw, welding in new fill pipes, cutting off and welding a cap on old fill locations. When i was a kid we used to fill them with soapy water. For several reasons, (aside from being old & wise), this wont work. Tanks have not had any fuel in them in many years and are bone dry, but still have faint odor of gasoline.

I am competent to do the job, just don't want to blow myself up in the process. Is there a safe way to do this?

Thanks

06-12-2002, 10:06 PM	#1
fishuntr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Lucerne Valley, CA., USA Posts: 50	BOOM! How can i safely weld fuel tank? I need to move the fill pipes on two saddle tanks. Task involves cutting new holes with holesaw, welding in new fill pipes, cutting off and welding a cap on old fill locations. When i was a kid we used to fill them with soapy water. For several reasons, (aside from being old & wise), this wont work. Tanks have not had any fuel in them in many years and are bone dry, but still have faint odor of gasoline. I am competent to do the job, just don't want to blow myself up in the process. Is there a safe way to do this? Thanks __________________ 72 C-20,LB,350, 4spd, 1 owner



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