mep 002/003 fuel tank replacement

[Dog Breath]

Has anyone had any luck finding a plastic tank replacement for a 002 or 003 generator? Or a suitable replacement that is reasonable? I was going to cut the bottom out of the tanks i have and weld a new bottom on if i can't find anything that will work, but it might be a PITA.

 

[Scoobyshep]

What is the root cause fir replacing it? I have seen some people make a custom tank as a replacement online.

 

[Dog Breath]

the bottom of the 3 tanks have rust holes. One tank has multiple rust holes. I can weld patch holes but I am thinking that one hole leads to more down the line

 

[Scoobyshep]

Fair, there are off the shelf coatings that can be applied internally , but it sounds like the horse has already left the barn. I dont have an off the shelf replacement, but my welding skills say I can make one. (ive also been known to weld holes up in tanks from time to time)

 

[Dog Breath]

Fair, there are off the shelf coatings that can be applied internally , but it sounds like the horse has already left the barn. I dont have an off the shelf replacement, but my welding skills say I can make one. (ive also been known to weld holes up in tanks from time to time)

I am leaning towards cutting out the bottom and welding in a new piece..the wifey isn't the happiest parking outside because 3 -003a are in her side of the garage..LOL
I have one tank that has a coating that is bubbling and lifting, probably from the degreaser i had to use to get out the tar in the bottom..OOPs

 

[Light in the Dark]

If it were me, and the machines were important to me... I would just find an aluminum tank that can be mounted in its place and dump the porous steel forever. Either drop in (smaller) or custom... I think it would be worth it for me. Of course in the mean time you could always rig up extended fuel lines (fill and return) and run off a freestanding tank (provided you set it up to accept the return).

 

[Dog Breath]

If it were me, and the machines were important to me... I would just find an aluminum tank that can be mounted in its place and dump the porous steel forever. Either drop in (smaller) or custom... I think it would be worth it for me. Of course in the mean time you could always rig up extended fuel lines (fill and return) and run off a freestanding tank (provided you set it up to accept the return).

I would love to but the prices are a little out of my budget. If my aluminum welding skills were better I would attempt to build tanks myself. Although I would probably be pretty good after the first tank

 

[Scoobyshep]

Aluminum is a real pita to weld