sealer for leaky oil can

[toolmiser]

I have a nice little oil can with a bent spout. It was probably from a sewing machine. Anyways it leaks somewhere around the seam in the bottom. Is there something that can be used to seal it up? Not a big filler hole so it would need to be something pretty fluid?

I would prefer to do the inside.

Thanks for suggestions.

 

[Firebrick43]

Clean out really well, including a final flush with acetone. Mix some good 30 min epoxy in and tilt the can around to distribute well and let set for several days.

Are you sure it’s leaking from the bottom? Most cans leak out the spout due to changes in air pressure daily and slowly roll down the side in a film.

 

[matt_i]

If it was made by Goldenrod it leaks around the crimped seam....

 

[nadogail]

50/50 solder will seal the leak.

 

[Firebrick43]

50/50 solder will seal the leak.

Good luck gettin the oil out of the crimp to solder it.

 

[nadogail]

Good luck gettin the oil out of the crimp to solder it.

Acetone followed by Acid Core Flux is my "GO TO"