86 Bronco II... G-Unit

[Shran]

I don't think I'd use anything on a new tank... I have heard of those coatings coming apart and you never know how they change gasoline formulas. What is in there today and compatible with the coating may not be tomorrow. Worth the risk on an old, rusty, impossible to replace original tank? Yes.

What about using milk jugs or antifreeze jugs to put the old fuel in?

 

[Blmpkn]

You have first hand knowledge with this stuff? All I can seem to find is using it to seal up a leak and existing rust. Nothing about a new tank.

I don't, I've had all intentions of using it.. but those projects ended up getting sold off before I got around to fixing their tanks. I still have a trike tank I'm planning on using it on...in.. whatever.

As with any coating, the final results are dependant on the quality of prep. I've heard horror stories about it flaking off and plugging up pumps and whatever else.. but.. all the replies to threads like that are guys scolding the OP for not doing proper prep and then stories about how "they" have a 1967 harley tank that got coated 3 decades ago and the coating is still perfect.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

I've opened up a couple old metal tanks and never saw any signs of rust. Maybe with the alcohol in present day gas there could be a problem? As long as you're driving it regularly I dont see a problem.

 

[Blmpkn]

I've opened up a couple old metal tanks and never saw any signs of rust. Maybe with the alcohol in present day gas there could be a problem? As long as you're driving it regularly I dont see a problem.

Driving it regularly is key. Or at least leaving it with a full tank if it'll be sitting for an extended period.

 

[Uncle Gump]

I will bet the old saying of... they don't make them like they use to... fits here also.

 

[racsan]

Ive used redkote in a old outboard tank before, been many years ago though. I wouldnt with a new tank, never know what todays (and tomorrows) gas formulas might do to it or react.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

If you get the tank clean the coatings work great.

If your tank is rusty and/or has a baffle, forget about it.

 

[Bronco ii Man]

Prep is the key!!

 

[Uncle Gump]

Well I just saw the Amazon driver bring my new tank to the front door (5 days ahead of schedule). That's fine by me.

I think I'll forgo the tank liner process and just wipe it down and hit it with some self etching primer and give it a coat of paint on the outside.

 

[Uncle Gump]

My brain is telling me to paint it "gas can red".

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Isn't that "fuel cell red"?

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Isn't that "fuel cell red"?

I always thought it was International red....

 

[Ranger850]

My brain is telling me to paint it "gas can red".

Do it.

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

I have been inclined to go plastic with replacement tanks. My F-150 had a nearly new metal Spectre tank for the rear tank. I bumped the seam with a wrench when I replaced the spring hangers and it immediately started weeping. I went plastic. Cost twice a metal one at the time. Not too long after I noticed the front tank weeping along a gas tank strap, so it became plastic to. That all was over 10 years ago…

Alcohol and moisture can’t really harm a plastic tank.

 

[Uncle Gump]

It's a little late to go with a plastic tank. I'm gonna guess they don't even make a replacement in plastic for a Bronco II... although I haven't looked.