Thu, 06 Aug 1998 16:18:28 +0200 - Message No. 3718
From: Vladimir Stehlik

Subject: Re: fule tank with damage


Hans Mooyman/Amsterdam/debis ITS/NL wrote:
> 
> Have anyone experience with little holes in the fuel tank. My @ was
> falling
> this morning in the garage and my fuel tank is damaged now. I think
> about air
> pressure in at the tank so the holes can blow back.
> Any suggestions
> 

Hi,

I have none experience with repairing fuel tanks, but I think that
pressured air is not the right solution because of posible danger if the
tank will explode. You know the air would cause 'pressure wave' and it's
dangerous. In school when we tested some of pressure container we always
used watter (or another fluid like hydraulic oil) when it explodes then
there is only small 'pluff' and flowing water. But then there is problem
with making such a high pressure in the tank without special machine.

Just be carefull.

Bye for now

Vlada




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