I do not know how long reseal will hold up. I suspect workmanship matters more than material. Kiekhaefer sealed tanks have held up very
well as most do not leak even after 7 or 8 decades
The 1941 Sea King tank in photos shows evidence of a repair method
not often seen. The holes drilled thru the tank had threaded rods to draw
ends of tank together…may or may not have worked. One thing certain.
it made for 4 new places to leak.
The other tank is an early pattern without the fore and aft hex
head screws and a small boss for gas shut off valve. Could be for a
prew war or early postwar twin with a rope plate starter.
Resealing a leaky tank seam by splitting the tank, removing old gasket
and sealant, cleaning and if needed sanding tank flanges level is low
tech and low cost. It can get a little hairy if your break a stud, not the end of world, just more work, If anyone is interested I have a photo
series of how to drill out a stud broken off flush. McGyvering at its best,
Louis
