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Moesly and Potter NEVER foamed in the fuel tank because foam helps to hold moisture against the tank, greatly accelerating corrosion!
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Correction: Potter certainly DID foam in the gas tanks. And yes you are correct, that was a BAD IDEA. See my original tank from a 1977 Sceptre (Potter years), the corrotion was the worst in the "foamed in" areas.
In the above close up, after peeling back the foam carefully, I found a hole about the size of a quarter in the tank. Note the cricket near the hole, that give it a little sizing perpective. The only hint I had a problem was a small scent of gas fumes in the bilge. Not over powering, but just a slight smell. Glad I inspected the problem a little further. Bought a new tank as written above.