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RD TX

02-16-2008 13:51:05

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I need to clean my gas tank and was wondering if anyone has had any luck just removing the fuel bowl assembly from the tank and blowing compressed air in the tank with some kind of cleaning solvent in the tank. The air would agitate the cleaning solvent and then drain the tank. My wife says the agitating part should work since I am so good at that part myself.

Thanks in advance,

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Bob Harvey

02-16-2008 16:11:22

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Re: Cleaning the gas tank in reply to RD TX, 02-16-2008 13:51:05

I'm in the process of cleaning the tank on my '53 JD (I know, bite mah tongue!). After MANY enquirys (sp), I decided to go with diluted muriatic acid (had some in stock). This of course requires removal of the tank (done about a year ago). The process involves removing the outlet (fuel bowl)and installing a plug, then filling (5 litres -mixed 3W to 1Acid)the tank, put the cap on tight and sloshing the heck out of it, then let it sit overnite, re-slosh and drain. This is a very mild solution (slightly stronger than vinegar) so be careful. Amazing how much ap-cray came out! I have flushed the tank and am going to do 1 more application tomorrow. After # 1 the insides are waay cleaner. The last step will be to use some POR-15. Will let you know the final results.

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Hobo,NC

02-16-2008 19:30:14

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Re: Cleaning the gas tank in reply to Bob Harvey, 02-16-2008 16:11:22

Use some metal prep,,, if not the muriatic acid will start to cause it to rust fer you can dry it,,, BTDT,,, most any metal prep will werk and its cheap,,, Home improvement stores have it,,, even advance auto,,,rinse good add the metal prep while its wet,,, let it set for 30 min in the shade,,, flush with water then dry,,, the por-15 is only gonna B as good as your prep werk,,, well nuttin is EZ

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