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06-13-2002, 10:30 AM
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newly minted old timer
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Hudson WI
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cleaning gas tank
who has the best way for cleaning gas tanks? i know they make a kit at the part stores for it, is that the best way to go?
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06-13-2002, 11:43 AM
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Keepin' It Stock
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Grand Island, Nebraska, USA
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Are you talking about the outside or inside. If you're talking inside, POR-15 makes a fuel tank sealer I've heard is very good. Their website has good info and how-to on the sealer.
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06-13-2002, 11:49 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Mansfield Texas
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If you want the INSIDE cleaned out....one recommendation-----REPLACEMENT.
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06-13-2002, 02:49 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA
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I took the one from the Studebaker to the radiator shop and had them boil it out, or whatever they do, because the tank had no cap on it when I bought the car. Has been fine for 10K miles.
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06-13-2002, 03:43 PM
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Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Texan in Iowa
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I took mine to a radiator shop here in town and they steam cleaned it. Most shops were wanting $50-$60 but this one quoted me $40 and only charged $35 because they said it was pretty darn clean and rust-free to begin with.
And it's for sale, btw. Cheap! If you want it I'll bring it to you next time I'm in San Antonio.
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06-13-2002, 05:31 PM
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Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME!
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier)
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Have the radiator shop boil it out. Then use a sealer.
It will last for a long, long time that way. |
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06-13-2002, 06:40 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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This is one of the things we do at my new job...I'll let anyone in on the info once I start and showed how it all goes.
I start Tuesday. |
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06-14-2002, 03:43 PM
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Not my good side.
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Fairfield, California
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I used a product called "Kreme" to clean and coat the inside of my motorcycle tank. Worked great and it was pretty easy. Just flush the tank with plenty of water, then add their etching solution and let sit overnight. After letting it air out for a couple of hours, pour the Kreme in the tank and rotate it every so often. Even plugged up pinholes (which is inevitable after the etching process if your tank's interior is rusty), just like the instructions said.
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