Tank Sealer

[Mike Horton]

When I bought my 73 JP the tank was coated inside with some type of white sealer.  One of the problems I have had constantly is the pilot getting plugged. I have an inline filter. Another JP I have which I don't even ride will fire up and run perfectly after setting months. Wondering if the gas is breaking down the coating which is clogging the pilot. I keep thinking that I read somewhere that the Kreme coatings may do this on non metal tanks ?

[brian kirby]

Kreme is only for metal tanks.

Brian

[Kip Kern]

To be honest, in my 40+ years of playing with bikes, I have yet to see a steel or Fiberglas tank sealer actually work.

[firstturn]

I am with Kip!  I have owned so many tanks that have had sealer only to turn into a nightmare.

Ron Carbaugh

[brian kirby]

Same here, sealers are a short term band aid.

Brian

[Richard Colahan]

I'll give a thumbs up for the Caswell product for f/g tanks.
It has protected my Norton for years.

Some caveats:
> Preparation per their directions is critical
> If the bike is not to be ridden for a few weeks, I still drain the E-10 fuel. And certainly drain it 100% for winter storage.
> I also leave it stored with the gas cap open to vent fumes.


Richard Colahan
1969 V1225
Upper Black Eddy PA

[brian kirby]

Every tank (4 or 5) I prepped with Caswell, it has failed, and they were meticulously prepped.

Brian