| Re: [GMCnet] Fuel tank cleaning [message #263140 is a reply to message #263135] |
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sgltrac
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N it's a big awkward thing empty let alone filled with rocks n such. MAybe if it were set on a vibrating table.....?
Todd Sullivan
Sully
77 royale
Seattle
> On Oct 1, 2014, at 8:41 PM, Adrien Genesoto wrote:
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> Loffen wrote on Tue, 30 September 2014 18:21
>> To clean it you can use some grawel or nuts and bolts together with a strong vinegar and hot water mix, just put neverything in the tank and
>> shake.
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> Loffen,
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> It's not that easy. The tanks have 2 baffles dividing the tank in 3 parts (center section, a left and a right section.
> The corner opening on the baffles are not very large.
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> I've wander how a person would make sure that the tank sealer coated everywhere on the not visible baffled section.
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> Just thinking.
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| Re: Fuel tank cleaning [message #263151 is a reply to message #263135] |
Thu, 02 October 2014 08:44 |
bpimm
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Adrien G. wrote on Wed, 01 October 2014 20:41Loffen wrote on Tue, 30 September 2014 18:21To clean it you can use some grawel or nuts and bolts together with a strong vinegar and hot water mix, just put neverything in the tank and shake.
Loffen,
It's not that easy. The tanks have 2 baffles dividing the tank in 3 parts (center section, a left and a right section.
The corner opening on the baffles are not very large.
I've wander how a person would make sure that the tank sealer coated everywhere on the not visible baffled section.
Just thinking.
I haven't decided yet on the tank sealer vs just cleaning, the tanks don't have any kind of sealer in them from the factory so they should last another 40 years if they're not pitted to bad.
I could see the hardware and shake method on a motorcycle tank but the MH tank would be quite the dance...
Brian & RaeDean
1973 26' #383
Washougal WA
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| Re: [GMCnet] Fuel tank cleaning [message #263158 is a reply to message #263151] |
Thu, 02 October 2014 09:41 |
powerjon
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Guys,
Check on youtube and look for videos for using Vinegar for cleaning gas tanks. Very good way to clean the rust out of the tanks.
JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
75 Avion
Michigan
On Oct 2, 2014, at 9:44 AM, Brian Pimm wrote:
> Adrien G. wrote on Wed, 01 October 2014 20:41
>> Loffen wrote on Tue, 30 September 2014 18:21
>>> To clean it you can use some grawel or nuts and bolts together with a strong vinegar and hot water mix, just put neverything in the tank and
>>> shake.
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>> Loffen,
>>
>> It's not that easy. The tanks have 2 baffles dividing the tank in 3 parts (center section, a left and a right section.
>> The corner opening on the baffles are not very large.
>>
>> I've wander how a person would make sure that the tank sealer coated everywhere on the not visible baffled section.
>>
>> Just thinking.
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>> I haven't decided yet on the tank sealer vs just cleaning, the tanks don't have any kind of sealer in them from the factory so they should last
>> another 40 years if they're not pitted to bad.
>>
>> I could see the hardware and shake method on a motorcycle tank but the MH tank would be quite the dance...
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> Brian & RaeDean
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> 1973 26' #383
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> Washougal WA
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| Re: [GMCnet] Fuel tank cleaning [message #263169 is a reply to message #263158] |
Thu, 02 October 2014 12:37 |
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Yes it is a terrible job, but it is working, I place the fuel tank on a bar stool or something like that and shake it for an hour or so (I is a great job for your wife or kids  ) then I let it stand over night and give it another hour with shaking before I clean it out (Yes it is a hassle to) when it is clean I mix hot water and baking soda to nutralize the vinegar and flush it a couple of times more before I place a heat gun in one of the holes for 20-30 minutes to dry it out.
If you do not want to use grawel or nuts and bolts you could use a chain and attatch one end of it on the outside, it does not work so good as the grawel but it is easier to get out.
powerjon wrote on Thu, 02 October 2014 16:41Guys,
Check on youtube and look for videos for using Vinegar for cleaning gas tanks. Very good way to clean the rust out of the tanks.
JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
75 Avion
Michigan
On Oct 2, 2014, at 9:44 AM, Brian Pimm wrote:
> Adrien G. wrote on Wed, 01 October 2014 20:41
>> Loffen wrote on Tue, 30 September 2014 18:21
>>> To clean it you can use some grawel or nuts and bolts together with a strong vinegar and hot water mix, just put neverything in the tank and
>>> shake.
>>
>>
>>
>> Loffen,
>>
>> It's not that easy. The tanks have 2 baffles dividing the tank in 3 parts (center section, a left and a right section.
>> The corner opening on the baffles are not very large.
>>
>> I've wander how a person would make sure that the tank sealer coated everywhere on the not visible baffled section.
>>
>> Just thinking.
>>
>>
>> I haven't decided yet on the tank sealer vs just cleaning, the tanks don't have any kind of sealer in them from the factory so they should last
>> another 40 years if they're not pitted to bad.
>>
>> I could see the hardware and shake method on a motorcycle tank but the MH tank would be quite the dance...
>
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> --
> Brian & RaeDean
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> 1973 26' #383
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> Washougal WA
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1973 23' # 1848 Sky Blue Glacier called Baby Blue and a 1973 26'-3 # 1460 Parrot green Seqouia Known as the Big Green,
And sold my 1973 26'-2 # 581 White Canyon lands under the name Dobbelt trøbbel
in Norway
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| Re: Fuel tank cleaning [message #268215 is a reply to message #263004] |
Thu, 25 December 2014 06:32 |
Steve
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I did not have an electric fuel pump to empty my tanks so I used a hand pump designed for transferring fluids. It did not take that long to drain about 10 gallons. Available at Walmart or auto parts stores for about 10 bucks. No risk of sparks and handy to have around.
1978 GMC Royal
Eastern Pennslyvania
1968 Chevrolet C20 396 Camper Special
1969 Chevrolet C20 Camper Special
1985 Buick Electra Park Avenue
1992 Camaro 25th Anniversary Heretage Edition Black
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