At 11:56 AM 5/7/2007 -0400, Marc wrote:
>Hi -
>
>I have a 25 year old moped fuel tank that I need to clean the rust out of.
>I was advised to use muriatic acid, but frankly I'd rather avoid that if
>possible.
>
>What are your tried & true methods for tank cleaning?
I don't remember what sealant I used but I recently cleaned it out of my 55
F-100's gas tank. It came loose and looked like it had been removed with
paint remover. If you use a sealant, remember that the refiners can change
the chemistry at any time. The sealant that works fine for gas might not
work for gasohol, or whatever "fuel" is available.
I use a length of chain to knock out loose rust and sediments. It is
easier to remove a chain from a tank so long as you remember to hold on to
one end.
Steve Shipley
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