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I would not try this at home boys and girls.
The over pressure in the tank, while it may not push liquid gasoline out, may be pressing gas fumes out, which is what really "explodes".
And remind me not to lend you and your brother my vehicle.
Now JB Weld would have been a better fix, IMHO.
TR
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I may have misread the idea behind this thread and if I have my appologies. I was under the impression that we are to share ideas that were rather 'unconventional' and worked. When I made my post I was not recommending anyone try the tactic of welding a fuel tank with fuel in it - just that it can be done to a
certain degree of safety. Obviously this should only be done if it is absolutely necessary.
I cannot explain the science behind it as I am not a mechanic, welder or physicist. I had heard previously that the strategy is 'somewhat' sound, but I could never back it up with real evidence. When my brother actually saw it performed and explained it to me, the rumours proved to be true.
I did speak to my brother again about using JB Weld and he said that was more of a 'hack' way of fixing the problem. He went on by saying to truly fix the tank, it must be replaced. Given he has over fifteen years in the motorcycle industry, worked for several dealerships (including Harley Davidson and numerous Japanese brands), was a 'tech's tech' for Yamaha and has now gone on to work for an aerospace company (that produces satellites for NASA and the famed Canada Arm), I'll take his advice.