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ACEd2010 
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Posted: 27 Apr 2012 at 11:44am |
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Need advice on cleaning out an out fuel tank with goey crud on bottom - thinking of putting a gallon of used carb cleaner and letting it soak. Any comments / suggestions welcome
Second question applies to a different tank which is clean with minimal rust - what tank prep and liner is best in these days of alcoholic gas. Not planning to use alcoholic gas if i can help it, but who knows what future will bring.
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David Maddux
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Posted: 27 Apr 2012 at 11:58am |
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Probably a gallon of laquer thinner would be cheaper than carb cleaner and would do as good a job. I am partial to the red-kote liner. They claim that alcohol will not hurt their liner. Excellent directions on their web site.
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Posted: 27 Apr 2012 at 12:13pm |
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I will 2nd the red-kote....If you want nothing but pure fuel in the sediment bowl, use this stuff. Was thinkin about that the other day, looking at the sed. bowl on the WC
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Posted: 27 Apr 2012 at 12:34pm |
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I have used red-kote in the D-12 for about 12 years now. Still looks like the day I put it in. Have to use Corn-a-hole gas here, cant get any other. Since you are doing a fuel tank, make sure you replace any rubber fuel lines with metal.
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Posted: 27 Apr 2012 at 8:21pm |
I start with oven cleaner if there is a lot of old fuel turn to tar this seems to loose and help remove and clean the tank the best i have had to do this with my last 3 tanks.
Then i like POR 15 they have a 3 step system i flow the directions done at least 12 tanks with there system good results.
Also if there is a lot of rust i use muriatic acid be carefull if the tank is bad it will eat through the tank and do not get any on you.
I had to use this only once.
Make sure your tank is completly dry before you use the sealer.
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Posted: 27 Apr 2012 at 8:31pm |
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I have used the Red-Kote for several years and had good results. If I get a tank that is really dirty I will clean it out with Muratic acid, be careful not to breath it, strong stuff. Also rinse it out good and made sure it is dry before using the Red-Kote.
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Posted: 27 Apr 2012 at 9:56pm |
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I used POR-15 on my one-seventy about 6-7 years ago. No issues with it.
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Posted: 28 Apr 2012 at 12:46am |
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I swear by POR-15. Have used it in numerous tanks and have never had a problem. Very easy to use and reasonably priced.
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Posted: 28 Apr 2012 at 12:57am |
Most people use HCL acid for rust removal Muriatic Acid ( inhibited ) will remove the rust and will attack the base steel also over time. Problem is the fumes given off can be a real irritant. You can also use Sulfuric Acid for the rust removal it's a little slower but less funes. Only problem is it's hard on clothes . Several good tank liners out there just be sure they will stand up to the alcohol.
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Posted: 28 Apr 2012 at 9:16am |
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Acetone works pretty good on the gooey part, then I let it dry and vacuum as much of the loose rust out as I can after the log chain in the tank tarp strapped to the rear wheel trick. Then I use a new sediment bowl with the little nipple on it that sticks up into the tank a bit, or modify the original with a short piece of copper tubing. Can't run the tank dry, but the system has been trouble free so far. (20 plus years)
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Posted: 28 Apr 2012 at 1:02pm |
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Thanks for the inputs - its RedKote or POR-15. I think local O'Reillys has RedKote in gallons for $55 - so that may be quickest option once I get goop out.
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Posted: 28 Apr 2012 at 8:29pm |
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How big is your tank? I bought a quart of red-kote for the tank on my WD45 and I put two coats in it and didn't use the whole quart.
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