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David in Texas

12-08-2003 10:01:13

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The tractor I am working on set up for 15 years. The gas turned to varnish. It is about a 1/2" thick in the tank. The tanks have baffel in them which makes it impossible to scrape. What is the best way to clean it?

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Vinegar

12-08-2003 14:40:35

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Re: Cleaning Gas Tank in reply to David in Texas, 12-08-2003 10:01:13

It might take two applications but fill it with the cheapest vinegar you can find and let it set for 3 or 4 days. Helps if you can slosh it around some each day. If set up too long, you will find some 'new' leaks where the metal was rusted bad. Pour out the old stuff on weeds.

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David in Texas

12-10-2003 07:14:11

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Re: Re: Cleaning Gas Tank in reply to Vinegar, 12-08-2003 14:40:35

I am using the vinegar and it is working great. The bottom is even shiney.

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David in Texas

12-10-2003 07:10:58

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Re: Re: Cleaning Gas Tank in reply to Vinegar, 12-08-2003 14:40:35

I am using the vinegar and it is working great. The bottom is even shiney.

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Larry G

12-08-2003 12:30:33

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Re: Cleaning Gas Tank in reply to David in Texas, 12-08-2003 10:01:13

I have had very good success pouring in a liberal amount of lacquer thinner and sloshing it around. I have also used a piece of chain to help loosen any solids or rust provided you can get it back out without any trouble.

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rustyfarmall

12-08-2003 10:41:29

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Re: Cleaning Gas Tank in reply to David in Texas, 12-08-2003 10:01:13

You might try putting some fresh gas in the tank, that should dissolve the tar. Dispose of the gas after, it won't be any good. If you also have rust in the tank, which you most likely do, muriatic acid will clean that up, be very cautious with that stuff. Rinse thoroughly several times with water after cleaning, you don't want any of the acid remaining in the tank.

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Mitchell Pool

12-08-2003 14:48:54

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Re: Re: Cleaning Gas Tank in reply to rustyfarmall, 12-08-2003 10:41:29

Get a power washer and putt a turbo nozzle on it , don't hit your foot with it or it will tear your shoe apart.

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rustyfarmall

12-08-2003 18:21:32

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Re: Re: Re: Cleaning Gas Tank in reply to Mitchell Pool, 12-08-2003 14:48:54

I tried that method, it doesn't work because of the baffle in the tank.

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