firestone 3.6 ?

[steppinstone]

Hello, I am new to this forum I purchased a 3.6 HP for my 12 year old son I have no idea what year it is made by ( Firestone ) model #10752857 code #133-7-1075 stock # 10-a-111 the person I purchased it off said there was no spark when I got home to really look at it I noticed the fuel tank has little pin holes all over from inside rusting outward like blister's. The question is can I put a coat of fiberglass over entire tank to seal it ? Can I purchase some sealer that would do the job or try to braize it with some brass? can I purchase a new tank some where? Thank you for your time Paul

 

[steelespike]

Re: firestone 3.6 ?

That is a 56-59 built by Scott/McCulloch.You may be able to find a used tank on ebay or maybe at www.aomci.org I believe the tank was the same over many years. I'm sure they can tell you over there.Otherwise one of the tank sealers might work.

 

[steppinstone]

Re: firestone 3.6 ?

thank you steelespick do you think fiber glassing over it will work ? I had seen a post about the rust issue and putting nut's and bolt's in it and shaking it around I could not believe all the rust that came out .thank you again paul

 

[F_R]

Re: firestone 3.6 ?

Use a tank sealer. There are several brands. Kreem is one. Motorcycle shops generally have the stuff. So does www.jcwhitney.com

 

[steppinstone]

Re: firestone 3.6 ?

Thank you fleet admiral I am going to purchase the kit and post my reply. Does anyone know where I can get a colors for this year motor I want to repaint it when I am done back to specs i am not sure if the color on the motor is original or if it was repainted before.I have tried searching the web with no luck Thank you Paul

 

[steelespike]

Re: firestone 3.6 ?

I believe they were something like Johnson green with red trim.Over at
www.aomci.org they can probably help with color and maybe paint too.

 

[steppinstone]

Re: firestone 3.6 ?

I was able to find a new tank on ebay for $12.00 i am just waiting for it to come in the mail and hopefully it is in a lot better shape then mine thank you guy,s for the help .........Paul