That's the method used for transporting empty oil tankers, they pump the
exhaust gases from the ship's engines into the empty fuel bunkers so they
won't blow up.  Should work on gas tanks, but I still would be around when
the welding torch was lit.

Would be nice to have a 20-24 gal tank though, wouldn't it/

Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: Benjamin Tan <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2001 3:55 AM
Subject: Re: [Syncro] Can a used gas tank be safely welded

> Ranier,
>
> Syncros have plastic tanks but 2wd vans have steel tanks.
>
> Thank you one and all for all the info on welding steel tanks. I'm sorry
that
> I am not able to thank every person individually who offered assistance.
Fear
> not for I am no fool. I plan on having a professional perform the welding
if
> any will be done. I also plan on being a great distance away from the tank
> when they try to weld it.
>
> One piece of information which seemed to persists in the various hints is
> that exhausts gasses from a diesel (?) can render the remaining flammable
> gases inert. Does nay one have any scientific evidence towards this end?
>
> BenT
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