Farmall Cub

I recently picked up a couple of old kerosene lanterns. They are in good shape with the original glass. The only problem is they leak. The fuel chamber must have either a few pin-holes or a seam leak. I know you can "re-coat" a fuel tank, do you think it would work on a lantern with very tiny holes? Any suggestions on what to use? Any other suggestions on how to fix the leak?

Can't help, however, this should be right up Gary Dotson's alley.

Bill

POR-15 makes a fuel tank liner that is supposed to solve pinhole leaks, etc. Kind of expensive for something that small though.
http://www.por15.com/Fuel-System-Restor ... oducts/12/

Bill Hudson wrote:Can't help, however, this should be right up Gary Dotson's alley.

Bill

POR 15 tank sealer, or Redkote should work. Ed

I picked up some Red Kote for $24 at my local welding shop if that gives you some idea of cost.
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Check with a shop or friend to share the left over lining material with you for a portion of the cost.

I posted a reply to this yesterday morning but I guess it got lost in space. Anyway, I use liquid epoxy that I get at the big box store. The kit is 2, 8oz. jars, just mix 1:1, I mix it in a dixie cup. I pour in enough that I can roll the lantern around, to cover any areas that need it. My wife has bought several leaky lanterns, so I've done quite a few this way.

Thanks guys, for all the suggestions. Really appreciate it.

Gary, any brand name I should ask for or just "liquid epoxy". We will be at Lowe's or Home Depot later this week.

Red Kote on the way tomorrow morning Vince.

Vince, it's called "Power Poxy for Pros" I got from Menards but I would think the others should have it also. Check the paint dept.

Thanks Gary.