Leaking Gas Tank Nipple

Started by chuck, August 25, 2009, 09:09:27 PM

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chuck

The nipple on my Berkshire gas tank is loose and leaking. I read some old posts on repairs from 2002. Teddy Landers had the same problem and used a drummel to remove the fiberglass around the nipple and then replaced with new fiberglass resin with good luck. Has anyone tried any other techniques with success.

Of course, I just had the gas tank professionally painted...ouch!

Thanks,

Chuck


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brian kirby

I did the same thing. Grind a little "trench" around the nipple, then fill in with resin.

Brian

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Brian

chuck

Brian,

How deep did you go?

Hope to see you in Tenneesee.

chuck


72 125 Six Days
72 100 Berkshire
74 250 Hare Scrambles
72 Wassel

72 125 Six Days
72 100 Berkshire
74 250 Hare Scrambles
72 Wassel

brian kirby

Not very far, just deep enough to grind out the damaged area and give a little trough for the new resin to pool in. I'll see you in TN.

Brian

'72 Berkshire
Brian