Flushing tank

bertman
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Flushing tank Nov 6, 2008 8:16:28 GMT -5

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Post by bertman on Nov 6, 2008 8:16:28 GMT -5

I am hopefully getting my tank back in the next few days ;D

As it has been repaired, resprayed and generally made good again I am keen to make sure there are no "nasties" lurking in there that will clog up the filters.

What is the best way of cleaning and flushing the inside prior to filling her up? I guess water isn't the way to go.....

cafekid New Member Posts: 25	Flushing tank Nov 6, 2008 21:32:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cafekid on Nov 6, 2008 21:32:55 GMT -5 bertman i have used karosine to flush out gass tanks before and it seems to get the job done nicely

pcnsd
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Flushing tank Nov 6, 2008 23:52:57 GMT -5

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Post by pcnsd on Nov 6, 2008 23:52:57 GMT -5

I 'll assume that your tank is steel.
You can fill half full with a diluted solution of phosphoric acid (Naval rust remover) some dish soap, water and a few hundred BB's. Shake vigorously for a few minutes (maybe longer, just depends) and rinse with lots of fresh water. Empty and drive the moisture out with WD-40 or similar.

Always run a fuel filter.

Regards,
PC

Post by bertman on Nov 6, 2008 8:16:28 GMT -5

Post by cafekid on Nov 6, 2008 21:32:55 GMT -5

Post by pcnsd on Nov 6, 2008 23:52:57 GMT -5