Kenosha Warrior Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I've got the classic MJ tank. Leaks from everywhere and then some. Sticking an XJ tank in the bed for now, in a toolbox for the remainder of the winter, but I need a good replacement tank that won't rust out again. Was throwing around the idea of an S-10 tank or a Ranger tank. Anyone swapped out for another tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 long time no see colton. IDK what else you could use. an xj tank is the most compatible because you can make it work with everything on your fuel gauge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM/78 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I have a friend that has a ZJ , his stock gas tank was victim of a prank gone bad with a couple of college buddy's . Long story short , after buying two junk yard gas tanks , that were both bad , he gave up . He bought a brand new, off road racing gas tank . I can't remember the brand , but Its all chrome and badass !! Its got an Anti-corrosive shell that also withstands high impact as well . Don't know if thats for you , I'd try finding an XJ , tank first . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 EBay has MJ gas tanks for $60. For the time trouble and cost I'd get a couple of them.Mount one now and put the other on a shelf for later.For the trouble involved why go to another type tank? I would get a new MJ tank. Paint it good with epoxy especially the top. Then I would get Aircraft tank sealer and do the interior. Should last a couple years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpnjim Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 X2 on the Ebay tank, I bought one, painted it, and mounted it up. If it rots out in 15-20 years, hopefully I'll be able to get another, and do it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneck23ms Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 i had the same problem. here is my solution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasbrick Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I was just gonna get a replacement tank, high-grade sealer, and the rhino line it for scuff resistance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 i had the same problem. here is my solution So, er, um, that's legal??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Use a beer keg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Then I would get Aircraft tank sealer and do the interior. I wouldn't. AFAIK, there is no product that is approved for aircraft usage that would be suitable... Steel tanks in aircraft are plated with a lead alloy (terne). It works well unless it gets damaged (scratched, dented). No, I have no idea what that costs. But, I'd imagine as long as you don't mention the word 'aircraft, it's probably not overly expensive if you found somebody that could do it. POR makes a product for coating the inside of tanks. Part of me wants to love it. Another part of me is afraid of it peeling and clogging the fuel system. I've not tried it, but I'm assuming it would be 'all in the prep'. If I was willing to blow some cash and wanted something that would last... I'd probably go see a marine welding shop, and have them build one out of a 5XXX series aluminum. I'd paint the exterior with something nasty, like super-kloropon primer, and a top coat of a good quality paint (Endura?). Obviously this route will complicate matters regarding adapting to the stock pickup and sending unit, and everything else. But, I guarantee you that it will last 50+ years providing you don't do anything too stupid with it. Otherwise, I'd be partly tempted to try something made of plastic. Or as they like to say, an 'Advanced Polymer Compound'. F-150s have plastic tanks that look like they'd perhaps, maybe, fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Wow! Learn something new everyday. One of the things I did after restoring a Stinson 108, A PT 19 and my Stearman PT-17 , Which I still have and fly, was line the tanks with FAA approved gas tank liner, purchased from Columbine Aircraft supply. Duly noted in the maintanance log. All 3 A/C were inspected and licensed by the FAA. Now I find out I can't do that.GeeWhiz. following products approved by FAA for A/C tank sealing. Randolph 802, Not advised as there are documentated cases of being disolved by Alcohol additives. Randolph 912 ML-L-6040 3M Scotchclad 776 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I intend to buy a new MJ tank, paint the exterior in a quality paint, then do that again in 20 years. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneck23ms Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 i had the same problem. here is my solution So, er, um, that's legal??? i don't see why it wouldn't be legal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86FUBAR Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 LOL! u people and ur rust ! :shake: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-600JeepMJ Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 LOL! u people and ur rust ! :shake: :hijack: :mad: just wait it will get you too!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Wow! Learn something new everyday. One of the things I did after restoring a Stinson 108, A PT 19 and my Stearman PT-17 , Which I still have and fly, was line the tanks with FAA approved gas tank liner, purchased from Columbine Aircraft supply. Duly noted in the maintanance log. All 3 A/C were inspected and licensed by the FAA. Now I find out I can't do that.GeeWhiz.following products approved by FAA for A/C tank sealing. Randolph 802, Not advised as there are documentated cases of being disolved by Alcohol additives. Randolph 912 ML-L-6040 3M Scotchclad 776 Well, guess I was wrong. I had casually looked into it by talking with people that should know, and they had all told me they just shipped them to some place to be replated and that there was no other viable option, along with some mentions of failing coatings that were no longer approved. Everything I work on has bladders or plastic tanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jimoshel Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Jim and His baby. La Junta air show May 1977 As I was trying to say, Sometimes I think I would prefer a plastic tank over metal. They just don't make them for older applications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakal Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 having a buddy cut apart two 15.5 beer kegs to make a thirty gallon tank. will post pics when its done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comanchedude Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 I don't understand why anyone would want to change to a different tank. I bought a new replacement it was galvanized well on the outside, i painted it with Silver bullet (like por) it cost me $75.00 shipped 3 years ago and it still looks like new. the original tank rusted from the outside in,still it lasted 18 years. so I think the replacement will last twice that. why go though the trouble to "adapt" another tank?? seems there is no benefit. just my thoughts.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakjeep93 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 here's mine . we pretty much cut hole so we could fit the pume then the oulet that goes to the engine goes out one end and the return runs like in a normal tank. now this isnt legal for the road its just a offroad tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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