Frank, I’m sure that tank sealer is great stuff, but not sure it’s going to be worth the money for
this little Martin, and I have POR15 and Kreem in my supply cabinet. I’ve used Kreem twice
now, and kind of like that.
Maybe I’ll have to try harder to get the tank apart. If I continue with the torch to heat the seams
up “Ted” will go up in a puff of smoke.
I checked the compression at 75 psi before I tore the motor apart, so thought I was good
to go. I was disappointed today when I could not get it to rope start, using a temporary fuel tank.
Finally got the drill out and couldn’t get it to run for more than a few seconds in the test tank.
Finally took it out of the water and it did stay running, but of course, I couldn’t run it long enough
to ever try adjusting the carb.
I’ll probably recheck compression tomorrow.
Looks like a Martin 20 Racer!
Prepare to be boarded!