You don't have to worry about rust with a steel tank...... As long as you don't put water in it. :bigthink:

Besides..... there isn't a plastic tank that is a direct fit for the 72. While I'm on the subject, you mentioned in one of you vids that you wanted to put a motor like the one in your 1250 into the 72. That IS NOT a direct fit. There are major differences in the wiring and set up of those two engines. If you want a 12 hp, find one out any series older than a QL. Less work that way.

[QUOTE=J-Mech;249910]You don't have to worry about rust with a steel tank...... As long as you don't put water in it. [QUOTE]



Unless it is a steam engine.:biggrin2:

Well the tank is beyond repair so if im going to replace it im going to get a plastic one there cheaper.

A QL one would work.Just have to get the straps included.

I meant use a steel tank from a 122, 123, etc. If this was my project, I'd source a complete K301, out of a Cub 122, 123, 124, 125, etc. (NF 12hp), from a puller project, along with the gas tank. Your basically building a 124, forward of the tower, so use what IH used and make it easy on yourself. A buddy has a 71 with a K301, and it looks factory. If you don't care, and want to use a plastic tank, I'd cut on the frame, and drop a M12 in there. Heck, a M12, K361 cam and rod, #30 carb, and you'll have a beast!

[QUOTE=darkminion_17;249913][QUOTE=J-Mech;249910]You don't have to worry about rust with a steel tank...... As long as you don't put water in it. Oh lew......


I think a steel tank would be fine as well. Never had a problem with the ones dad and I used....

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Got the carb soaking in kerosene

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Got the holes cleaned up now i'm going to try and fill them in with weld.