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Re: cleaning gas tanks ?
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Posted by Rudi on August 23, 2005 at 07:18:44 from (69.195.156.80):
In Reply to: cleaning gas tanks ? posted by Scott Jr on August 22, 2005 at 18:09:39:
Scott Jr.: Well, now you are where a lot of guys end up. And probably will end up again. Simple solution. I know it goes against the grain, but sometimes it is BETTER to let a pro do the job. Take you tank to a good Radiator Gas Tank Repair Shop in your area. They will purge, clean, check for any leaks and repair then will seal with Red Kote. Should cost between $50.00 and $75.00US Maximum. Then, all you have to do (do this whilst your tank is being sealed) is make sure that the rest of your fuel delivery system is clean and properly set up. Or, if you are real handy, then you can clean the tank yourself - some use a muriatic base cleaner which I really am not comfortable with, some use the electrolysis tank (see the Cub Manual Server for this procedure), but that may still leave some residue. Some also use just water a bunch of bb's, marbles, small lengths of chain and a lot of violent shaking on your part. Then of course rinse and rinse and rinse until it is spotless. Then you can seal the tank with a product called POR-15 (google search for the name) or you may even be able to get Red Kote yourself. Be prepared to use proper respiratory equipment. Be aware also, that doing it yourself will probably cost you more in associated costs such as the respiratory gear, compressor, gun etc., and therefore the option of taking it to your rad/gas tank repair shop becomes much more attractive. Especially if you are only going to do the one tank... Decisions, Decisions, Decisions.... :-)) the Cub Manual Server - www.cleancomputes.com/Cub/index.html Hope this helps
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