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[xtiaan2000]

Think I might have the pathway all lined/ tacked up. Pulled out the tank to remove an unused bracket to make some more space.

While the tank is out gonna look into why ithe engine starves when on a turn while the gauge reads 1/4 tank.

I feel good with the path so far. Gonna look sick!!

 

[xtiaan2000]

Sammy the snake!

Struggled with fitment. Minuscule gaps! Wait! I can glue metal. Gonna solve so many problems by just notching the gas tank!
Starting that process tomorrow. Whilst I wait for the tank to be ready I am going to finish weld the pipes. Hopefully getting a Tig lesson on the way. Am terribly tempted to just Mig it all together and be done.

 

[xtiaan2000]

Getting pretty frustrated sealing up some pinholes. Put the tank under pressure and then drop a little weld over the hole. Represurize and it still leaks out the side of the spot I just welded! Ends up with a big glob of metal that stil leaks! I have ground it all out twice and now am putting off to side. It’s all happening on this inside corner!

Had thought about fixing this that someone had done before me, but now am thinking about letting that dog sleep! If it ain’t broke…, right?

Gonna weld out this pipe. Seems like too much to go over to that guys house for the tig practice. Maybe I’ll get him to teach me how to fix pin holes and then do a little Tig practice as well.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Keep at it.

 

[bobm]

JOE DIRT'S a Killer when Welding ! Keep it Clean as if ya using 2 prophalacits der ss

 

[bobm]

Nite ! Biatches

 

[RUSH55]

X, this is one of the reasons you want to shy away from using a MIG on a fuel tank.
@J Mack posted a video not long ago about the differences in weld quality and penetration between TIG, MIG, and stick. The problem you’re having (besides contamination) is that you’re not going to be able to just put a little weld over a pinhole with a MIG and have it hold air. There’s not enough heat, penetration, or material to seal it properly.
What you’re going to have to do is grind those boogers off and lay an actual, continuous bead of weld over the pinhole(s). Start several inches before and lay it down several inches after. Do not start the weld or end the weld anywhere near the pinhole. If you need to, get a couple pieces of scrap that are the same thickness, set them up into the same kind of joint and practice getting the bead right with the correct voltage and wire speed, before screwing around on that tank anymore.
BTW, I hope you’re purging that tank with Argon or some other inert, oxygen displacing gas.

 

[xtiaan2000]

Rush55 thanks for the good beta! Did a full air out of the tank before I started welding on it.
Just another reason to get proficient at Tig!!!

The father in law of Cruzr Cult still is in the game. He retired years ago and has been jonzing for a project. Although I could not wait to weld out the pipes I think that he will be the perfect answer to my innumerable inadequacies on the tank!

 

[xtiaan2000]

Juice or cocktail to go?

 

[J Mack]

@xtiaan2000..

You might want to take one minute and re-read what our friend Rush is laying down…





Just so we are clear @RUSH55 is almost 100% on track 99% of the time so just say OK and give it a try!

 

[xtiaan2000]

Thought my welds were going to be prettier at the end of the the job but, was saddened by my continual disappointing results. It’s done though!!!!!!!!!!

 

[J Mack]

Thought my welds were going to be prettier at the end of the the job

If you know anything about real welding you know pretty is an after effect and other factors make a bigger difference than appearance alone!!!

You don't need the flexiest 55 with the prettiest welds to have my respect..
Just keep doing what you are doing and you have everything you need!! You deserve much respect and you certainly have mine!!

 

[xtiaan2000]

Haahaha! That’s rad!! Thanks!

 

[xtiaan2000]

Just a boozi shot.

Like to sit and enjoy. If you know what I mean..

 

[bobm]

You Puffin da Jibba out o dat thang

 

[xtiaan2000]

Okay!!!

At 1/4 tank fast takeoff or turn and it would starve and hiccup. Hoping this will be the fix.

Enjoying the whole building, then testing and on to the fixes. To ratchet down the game. Noticed certain wear marks on the tank in reference to cradle I had built to hold it. So now having to have to drop the tank it provided all this other more refined feed back. All making it better.

Can’t imagine starting a car company!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[xtiaan2000]

There’s no one who can drag a project out like me! But am enjoying the ride!

 

[hotwire_one]

Damn!!! Looking good!
When you wrap the exhaust, pro tip... soak the fiberglass in water and strech it over the pipe when installing. Not only does it shrink down and get really tight and snug on the pipe, but it keeps the fibers and dust down.

Projects like these NEVER END, embrace the journey...

 

[Megadoomer]

The Holley Hydramat worked great on my pig. You will be happy with the results.

 

[xtiaan2000]

All right, reporting in.
Did all sorts of fitting before commiting. Pipe is in! SYCHED
Had to notch the tank and then do an inner slather. I am pretty sure it was called Redcoate. Very cool stuff!
Painted it, but not before noting wear spots. Added Nylon strip here and there on the cradle that my boy says is over kill!