Ready to re-seal
I have removed tank lid and large fuel sender plate and have cleaned all the mating surfaces. Likewise, I have cleaned and mated the two tank strengthening backup plates. Rivets and screws have all been trial fitted and I have sufficient clecos on hand. I also have rubber gloves, acetone, paper towels, Popsicle sticks, and cell phone in case of emergency. So I?m working up my nerve to mix my Chemseal B2 that is in a 3-1/2 oz. mixing/dispensing tube. I?ve been watching YouTube videos and I?m undecided how to proceed.
I could do this two ways?.
Option #1 Mix entire tube with hand plunger and then use a wooden plug to force the sealant out thru the provided nozzle. Chemseal is fresh and B2 formulation has a 2-hour open time. I think I can install both strengthening plates, then the top plate, and finally the fuel sender plate within the 2-hour allotted time.
Advantages
Assured correct mix ratio and complete mixing
Dispense nozzle should be better than Popsicle sticks
Disadvantage
Need to mix entire tube
Requires hand mixing within the tube
Questions
When mixed will I be able to push material thru nozzle with a wooden plug?
Will I be able to control the bead when pushing by hand?
Will bead dispense shut off when I stop pushing wooden plunger?
Option #2 Somehow cut the tube open and maybe mix three smaller batches to do the job with less time constraint. I have digital gram scale to weigh both components for correct mix ratio.
Advantages
More time to complete job
Disadvantages
Makes a mess
Need to use Popsicle sticks instead of nozzle ? smear instead of bead
Questions
How to cut Chemseal tube open to get to component parts?
How big of a mess am I really going to have?
I?m leaning toward doing the entire job in one sitting. I?d be interested in hearing how others accomplished this?