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Will Marine Tex.....
...fix a small leak on the bottom of one'o my V-20 saddle tanks?
I removed'm both tanks today. Washed'm out and discovered a small leak in one at the rear bottom. Any tho'ts guys? TIA.
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Doug aka "Hammerhead" Jensen Beach, Florida '77 V-20 165 I/O 
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08-03-2006, 12:54 AM
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Re: Will Marine Tex.....
Yes just make sure you rough it up and wipe it off with acetone so it can bond on both sides of the hole IF POSSIBLE ..I patched a hole in a 5gal plastic gas can years ago and it still holds. Its amazing stuff...Frank
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08-05-2006, 02:15 AM
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Re: Will Marine Tex.....
ThanX. I did just that and water tested it before fillin' it with gas and going out today. So far so good.
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Doug aka "Hammerhead" Jensen Beach, Florida '77 V-20 165 I/O
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08-06-2006, 10:38 PM
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Re: Will Marine Tex.....
If it was me I wouldn't do it. I would guess a pinhole is usually caused ny corrosion. The pin hole is just the first place it corroded thru all the way!! Its gonna just delay it, and you may end up with a massive leak suddenly when you least expect it. If your gonna make an error, mekw it being too safe!
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I have been through some terrible things in my life, some of which actually happened.
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08-07-2006, 09:55 AM
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Re: Will Marine Tex.....
Franco's right...keep a close eye on it ;) ...
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'74 V-20/ BF 150 '95 V-21/ BF 150 '84 V-20/ 200 2.4 Merc '87 V-20/'18 F150 Yamaha 
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08-07-2006, 10:53 AM
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Re: Will Marine Tex.....
Yeah, I must admit, it makes me more than a little nervous just thinking about it cutting loose while out...or even while it's parked in my driveway. Tho' just one was leaking, I'm gonna replace'm both. ThanX again guys.
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Doug aka "Hammerhead" Jensen Beach, Florida '77 V-20 165 I/O
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08-07-2006, 10:22 PM
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Re: Will Marine Tex.....
And if you are doing that repair and are comfortable about what Franco said I would use JB Weld and not Marine Tex.
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Willy 1986 V20 Old School 1992 V20 1992 150 Yamaha 1997 HydraSport 2250 Vector 2009 17' G3 Outfitter "G Spot" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDebw...eature=related "I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted and I won't be laid on a hand on. I don't do these things to others and I require the same from them" JW
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08-08-2006, 12:01 AM
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Re: Will Marine Tex.....
??? Hmmm....I always tho't the two were the same stuff. I have the one repaired tank out already. Guess I could remove the MT and try the JB....cheap bastid I am and all. :P
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Doug aka "Hammerhead" Jensen Beach, Florida '77 V-20 165 I/O
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08-10-2006, 02:06 AM
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Re: Will Marine Tex.....
Don't think they are the same at all, JB Weld works real well for metallic repairs and is impervious to oils solvents fuels etc.
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Willy 1986 V20 Old School 1992 V20 1992 150 Yamaha 1997 HydraSport 2250 Vector 2009 17' G3 Outfitter "G Spot" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDebw...eature=related "I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted and I won't be laid on a hand on. I don't do these things to others and I require the same from them" JW
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08-10-2006, 03:32 AM
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Re: Will Marine Tex.....
JB works on at least some plastic. Friend modified a Glock pistol - added a beaver tail using JB with some fibre mixed in (from parachute cord). Very tough - worked great.
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 Scott, Portland, OR '85 V-20 I/O, Merc 170
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