Reply To: Holes in petrol tank

[chris]

I think this depends on your kit available and required end result!
Bear in mind that when I worked with mowers etc we were NOT allowed to weld or braze or solder a petrol tank.(risk of explosion causing injury)
However it looks like this has not seen petrol in a while so thoroughly wash out with detergent in an effort to remove any fuel residue.
You could solder a patch over the holes, but would show as a patch, you could carefully cut sections out , form a plate to precisely fit the holes and weld in by whatever your preference is.
You could try to weld up the holes and grid the welds to make invisible,likewise you could braze the holes but brazing seems to be a lost art..
That metal will be thin so will need lots of patience.
I assume a replacement tank is out of the question
Anyone got other suggestions?