I have a 1983 300 diesel with 138 K miles, removed the tank and cleaned. Runs great now but has a leak in the tank just forward of the fuel tank strainer in the curved part of the tank. I am wondering if this can be welded with a patch over the area leaking ( a hole about the size of pencil ) Or should I use a product like J-R Stick an epoxy which is advertised to stick to all surfaces. The tank is in great shape otherwise and is quite clean. Should I drill out the leak 1/4" to allow better adhesion???
Thanks for all the great input and knowledge on this site.....

If you have a sedan, I would try to locate another tank. The tank CAN be repaired but it should be done by someone that has experience in fuel tank repairs.

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My Truck.. 2007 DODGE, 5.9 Cummins, 6spd stick, 4X4. My car..1977 240D, OTHER WHEELS...1955 VW Oval window bug, European Delivery (Holland) with a 1700cc, 2 barrel, Porsche drum brakes. 1939 WILLYS Pick-up. 1967 Triumph 200cc Tiger Cub. 1976 Honda 550F 4cyl Motor Cycle.

This stuff will fix it:

http://www.eclecticproducts.com/sealall.htm

Commonly used along the Alaska Highway for fixing gas tanks and oil pans punctured by gravel.

For a bullet-hole, knead it into a piece of t-shirt material and stuff it into the hole.

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