Chris J.
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I've never before seen this in a gas tank. My guess is someone tried to seal a leak in the gas tank by using a liquid sealant.
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maybe as important. did it work?
When I drained the old bar oil from the saw it had a 'gas' smell. I'm not sure if it contained fuel mix, was just old, or had been thinned with something. It doesn't matter now as I'm parting out the saw. I'll probably test it just to know.
Thanks for the link. Does anyone know if Bluelightening tank sealant works?
I think you got some on your shirt LOL...Bob
yes I used it on this little bike for my kids with great results.
I've never before seen this in a gas tank. My guess is someone tried to seal a leak in the gas tank by using a liquid sealant.
...I did something similar with an old '74 Honda CB360. ...
Chris, I'm no expert on manufacturing practice, but this appears to be someone's misguided effort to perhaps cure a tank leak. If the factory was doing something like this, I believe it would not have extended beyond the inner tank. Do you agree? I don't believe this would have solved the problem if it was a DIY. The tank is sealed by the gasket. Some RTV sealant filmed over the gasket will help, but coating the tank probably wouldn't. Hope this helps. Happy sawing.:msp_smile
I now have a SL11A that also has a treated ??? gas tank, it looks much more professional than the SL-4. I asked about this in the Remington sticky/thread.
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