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Old 09-24-2022, 10:25 AM
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Default Restoparts?

I'm going to replace my tank in hopes of eliminating a rust source.

Good feedback in this thread - thanks for sharing.

It seems most are happy with Tanks, Inc. and Spectra. I can get Spectra through a local parts store and avoid shipping cost so I'm leaning that way.

Tanks Inc. shows out of stock until January so they aren't an option for me.

Ames offers "kits" which is appealing but I'm leary of their shipping costs and comments about their stainless tank not fitting doesn't build confidence. Does anyone know who makes their tanks?

Has anyone had any corrosion issues after installing a galvanized or Ni-terne tank? The original was obviously not stainless but the gas didn't have alcohol back then. Is stainless worth the cost?

Does stainless aggravate corrosion of the pickup/sender? Bolting galvanized steel to stainless sounds like a bad idea.

Anyone familiar with Restoparts? Looks like an OPGI brand also sold by Summit. They offer galvanized, Ni-terne, and stainless which makes me wonder if they are made by Spectra? Their stainless tank is $300 which seems a good deal if it fits but I normally don't look at OPGI.