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sandblasting gas tank/the big bang

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n8terry

09-15-2006 20:57:13




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I have a tractor with the gas tank fastened behind the seat. Major job to remove it, so I would like to sand blast it while on the tractor.
I am concerned about sparks from the sand causing
a problem with igniting fumes.

The only solution I have come up with is to drain the tank and flush it with water. The only problem I see with this is there are two tanks, sort of like saddle tanks. I don't know if I would have trouble getting all the water back out. This tractor is an IH 454 utility.

Anyone out there have any better suggestions?

thanks for your help.

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dr.sportster

09-18-2006 14:39:02




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 Re: sandblasting gas tank/the big bang in reply to n8terry, 09-15-2006 20:57:13  
Sandblasting wont create sparks on the metal but from the static charge of the sand flowing out the nozzle.You will have to seal the tank opening, vents and any way sand could possibly enter the tank.You will be blasting sand at it from every angle and it will try to get in everywhere it can.



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B-maniac

09-16-2006 10:58:09




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 Re: sandblasting gas tank/the big bang in reply to n8terry, 09-15-2006 20:57:13  
Drain them and blow them DRY so there isn't ANY wetness visable.Now fill them COMPLETELY so theres NO air space with fuel oil or heavier less volital product. Do your blasting,then drain and add gas back.What little fuel oil is still in there won't hurt a thing. Remember ,explosions are caused by igniting FUMES not liquid. A tank FULL of gas will not explode. It will ignite and burn. The reason I didn't say to fill it with water is because it's too hard to get all the water out after you are done,fuel oil,it doesn't mater. Most guys wont even answer this question. You only have to understand the relationship between gas and fire and air. Your car is a rolling bomb but you put your wife and kids in it every day.Not only has someone figured it out for you,but the more you yourself think about the dangers of hauling that 20-40gal bomb around with you,the less you would want to drive. It's safe if you learn what it wants and when it wants it and how you can control what it gets and when it gets it! The reason most people won't answer your question is this. Even if they give you the most detailed instructions that they know will be safe and work, theere is always the chance that someone either can't or won't read or comprehend correctly and will have an accident.My take on it is this,I will give you the instructions and assume by the fact that you are ALIVE and smart enough to ask in the first place,you will survive it. If not, you better not even go out of your house in the morning,your'e a sure dead man.

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