Sealing and painting the tank on a 4″ Garrett

[Andy CollyerParticipant @andycollyer56602]

Hello,

I'm building a 4" Garrett and have just finished building the tender/tank. Whilst the joints are generally sound I can't guarantee my riveting skills will have resulted in a water tight joint all round. Does anyone know of a product I can apply around the joints to seal them and the what paint / coating should I use on the inside of he steel tank to prevent any rusting?

Really appreciate any advice as this is my first traction engine and first posting!

Thanks in advance

[Andy CollyerParticipant @andycollyer56602]

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[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

Tenders and tanks can either be done with Isoflex and its associated primer or one of the fuel tank sealers such as POR15. which is a bit easier if access is tight. This will do all the sealing needed so you can just paint the outside as the rest of the engine.

J

[Andy CollyerParticipant @andycollyer56602]

That's really helpful Jason, thanks for the advice – sounds just the job. Off shopping now for the fuel tank sealer.

Andy

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