What's the correct process for restoring an SWB oil tank?
Friends,
As I continue to attack the various tasks of a ground-up restoration, I am now planning the restoration of my oil tank. there are no discernible leaks, and the inside has been rinsed with solvents to remove oil residue.
So I ask for the collective wisdom ... What is the accepted/correct process for bringing an oil tank back from the dead?
Advice, photos, and recommendations for service providers are welcome.
Thanks as always.
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First, "thank you" for the additional knowledge, 304065. Upon closer examination, I've noticed that the stripped tank (on the left in previous photos) has a much large oil filter platform, as shown by the ruler in the photo of each tank. (again, one tank has been stripped and the other has not.) the larger oil filter platform is ~4" in diameter, and the platform on the un-stripped tank is ~3".
I was not aware that SWB and LWB had different oil tanks, so your assistance would be much appreciated so that I understand the provenance.
Thank you, friends!