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coflyboy

06-21-2006 12:52:40

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I bought a 600 Ford tractor that runs fine. I noticed rust in the setiment bowl, cleaned it out, but it kept reappearing. The gasket on the fuel level sensor was not sealing which allowed water into the tank, which I believe caused the problem. I took the tank off and saw a layer of rust on the bottom of the tank. Can this be fixed or do I need a new tank?

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F-Dean

06-21-2006 20:21:06

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Re: rusty gas tank in reply to coflyboy, 06-21-2006 12:52:40

I take mine to a radiator shop where they "Boil" it clean and then line it with some sort of "Goop." Not cheap but effective and solves problem! Also, the outside is clean for repainting.

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DigDugNC

06-21-2006 15:30:40

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Re: rusty gas tank in reply to coflyboy, 06-21-2006 12:52:40

If you don't have the time or energy just yet, then try the quick fix mentioned by RustyFarmall. You remove the sediment bowl from the gas tank and insert a rod surrounded by a small wire screen in the sediment bowl so that it sticks up inside the gas tank. The gas will go in at the top of the tube, this will leave a small layer of gas at the bottom of the tank that is unusable, which is where the rust settles. I did it on my tank last week and so far it is working great. (Thanks RustyFarmall). Of course this isn't a substitute of fixing it right, but it will buy you some time until you can find the time and energy to do all that shaking, or afford to pay some one to do it.

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RustyFarmall

06-21-2006 17:01:20

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Re: rusty gas tank in reply to DigDugNC, 06-21-2006 15:30:40

Thank you, Someone recommended that fix to me after I was about to give up on a rusty M gas tank. I tried every method imaginable to get that rust out and nothing I could do would get all of it. The M and the H have a baffle in the tank and it is next to impossible to remove the rust that is behind that baffle.

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RayP(MI)

06-21-2006 16:07:51

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Re: rusty gas tank in reply to DigDugNC, 06-21-2006 15:30:40

Did the same on my Farmall 200 - four years ago. Used a piece of a telescoping auto radio antenna. Still working fine. Someday I probably should go in there with a vacuum line, and suck the sediment out of the tank. (I have one that runs on compressed air. CERTAINLY NOT GOING TO USE A COMMON VACUUM CLEANER!)

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Joe in MN

06-21-2006 14:42:09

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Re: rusty gas tank in reply to coflyboy, 06-21-2006 12:52:40

Rusty gas tanks is a common problem with Motor cycles, if you visit a motor cycle shop they can give you good advise on how to fix a gas tank, or just visit a Motor parts store for products that work. There are products that will eat up rust in gas tanks, you don't have to use stones and work it to death, just use the right products and it will be fine.

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Ken Crisman

06-21-2006 14:30:00

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Re: rusty gas tank in reply to coflyboy, 06-21-2006 12:52:40

What you want to do is remove the tank . Dump all gas out . Pressure wash inside & out . Let it dry good . Now put some small round ( as possible ) stones inside the tank . Flip flop & shakethat puppy as much as you can . Let set for awhile until you get more energy built up & shake & roll in around more . Now if you are tired of all this , do it some more . Dump all stones & debri out on a pice of card board or clean driveway to see what comes out . Next blow that sucker out good with both holes open ( not with your mouth either ). If you think you got all the crud out of it check for pinholes . For added insurance buy yourself a can of that gas tank coating off ebay .Follow the direction on can . You won't regret that at all .If it were me I'd replace the shut off too . Hope this helps . I just did all this to my 8n Funk tank . It's time consuming . Good luck & God Bless . Ken

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Gord

06-21-2006 13:42:50

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Re: rusty gas tank in reply to coflyboy, 06-21-2006 12:52:40

I am in the same boat with my W-4. What I was told on the boards here is to try this product that I supplied the link for. I haven't done it yet due to $$$ constraints with a baby on the way any day now.

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RustyFarmall

06-21-2006 17:12:53

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Re: rusty gas tank in reply to Gord, 06-21-2006 13:42:50

Gord, send me an e-mail.

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Illinois Boy

06-21-2006 14:40:00

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Re: rusty gas tank in reply to Gord, 06-21-2006 13:42:50

I think it was Mr. old that contributed this fix.
Remove the tank, dump in some sand and small pebbles, plug holes. Then attach to a tractor wheel (bungee straps, rope, etc) and drive around for a while - about a mile or two should do it. Dump the tank and coat the inside of the tank with the stuff mentioned above. I did this with a rusty gas can, and it worked like a charm!!

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Jerry Cent. Mi.

06-21-2006 15:16:03

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Re: rusty gas tank in reply to Illinois Boy, 06-21-2006 14:40:00

strapping it to a cement mixer works better.

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JMS/MN

06-21-2006 17:35:30

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Re: rusty gas tank in reply to Jerry Cent. Mi., 06-21-2006 15:16:03

I use the cement mixer, but do not use rocks. I use nuts or nails. They can be retrieved with a magnet. Hard to get rid of sand, etc. Also, I use a small plastic tube in the sediment bowl assembly- squeezes in easier than a solid pipe.

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IBorange in TX

06-21-2006 20:41:42

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Re: rusty gas tank in reply to JMS/MN, 06-21-2006 17:35:30

I agree w JMS. I use a liquid called Os Pho. It eliminates the rust, rinse it. Let it dry, then use a tank liner Red Coat from O"Reillys parts. A quart runs about $20, but enuf to do 2 or 3 tanks. I have done all my tractor tanks w/this stuff. So far, after 4yrs, no rust in the sed bowl or carb. Gas is so expensive, have to save every drop..... .
Good Luck

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Bobcat

06-21-2006 17:01:02

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Re: rusty gas tank in reply to Jerry Cent. Mi., 06-21-2006 15:16:03

I have real good luck using "The Works" toilet bowl cleaner after the rock method. Poor the whole bottle in the tank then add a couple gallons of water. Work that around awhile then let set, then work it around some more. Poor out and rinse out real good. This is very caustic so do be carefull with it. You will see a shiny tank inside no matter how old it is. If you have pin holes in there you will have to use a tank liner. Follow directions with those or you will be redoing it later! Do it right and you will be done with it.

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Mike M

06-22-2006 06:28:32

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Re: rusty gas tank in reply to Bobcat, 06-21-2006 17:01:02

I've used the Works clean with good results too !

Only trouble was after rinsing you need to prevent it from flash rusting again while it dries out. I was able to use some moisture displacing penetrant oil and then flush it out later with thinner than later coat it with Red-Kote

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