You know, I just kinda pour some water in and a little bit of acid, then
see how it's working... I'm an engineer (an electrical one at that) so
every thing I do is real scientific like. I would guess about 10:1, maybe
some chemists on the list would have some real advice? If the rust is
real stubborn something to break the rust loose may help (steel
chain like someone suggested). Also, I would suggest wearing heavy rubber
gloves and full goggles at least.
-alfie
On Mon, 6 Nov 2000, Don Slaney wrote:
> Thanks for the excellent tip, what dilution rate works for you? Thanks
> again.
> Regards,
> Don.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: A.B. <bigfred@unm.edu>
> To: Charles Culver <sculver@iwl.net>
> Cc: <Pastorjon994@cs.com>; oletrucks list <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, November 06, 2000 9:54 AM
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Gas Guage Sending Unit
>
>
> > The best thing for cleaning rust is muriatic acid (really cheap at Home
> > Despot.. er .. depot) Just dilute it, make sure there is nothing left in
> > the tank (rubber/plastic etc) and be very very careful. You will probably
> > only need to swish it around a little bit, when you are done, the tank
> > will be completely rust free. Put some gasoline in right away, because
> > the tank will be so clean rust will begin to form very quickly.
> >
> >
> >
> > On Sat, 4 Nov 2000, Charles Culver wrote:
> >
> > > I took my tank out, dropped a chain in it and shook it around to loosen
> the
> > > rust, poured in a gallon of Ospho (available at home improvement
> centers),
> > > let it sit overnite, hit it with the high pressure hose a the carwash a
> few
> > > times, and repeated the process. Then I got the liner kit from Whitney,
> but
> > > I have seen a similar solution in some of the vendor catalogs recently
> too.
> > >
> > > It's been a couple of years now, and I drive it every day- I also
> recommend
> > > the clear glass fuel filter so you can watch for any residual rust or
> > > whatever from the tank.
> > >
> > > Good luck!
> > >
> > > Smokey Culver, League City, Texas
> > > '50 3600 5-window (mine)
> > > '58 Apache (hers)
> > > See 'em at: http://sites.netscape.net/ChrlsCul/homepage
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> > >
> >
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> >
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