Tank cleaning

[Bubba67]

I know I've read a thread with this info before, but I just can't find it.:???:

What is the best way to clean out a gas tank? No rust, just dust and dirt.

Thanks

[Nessism]

How much dust and dirt? Assuming not too much, just dump some gas in there and swish it around real good. No reason to use anything else unless there is varnish and/or rust as well.

[Calvin Blackmore]

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=106016&highlight=electrolysis+tank

oxalic acid wil also work though it pits metal and would likely eat paint if it was spalcseh on the outsdie of the tank

removal of the gas gauge float and the petcock would also be necessary

[Billy Ricks]

If your just trying to get dirt out use diesel instead of gas, much safer. You can always use the diesel for other things later. If it turns out to be rust you want to use phosporic acid. It will eat rust without harming sound metal. If you decide to acid wash I'll give you more on that later.

[TheCafeKid]

Another very safe method for cleaning rust, without the use of acids or other harsh chemicals, is electrolosis. Ive done it, and it works VERY well.

[Kcwiro]

I used CLR to get surface rust out.. worked very well and is very cheap... it is a plus to not have to dilude it... least work a shot.. then just us hair dryer to dry it out the water after you rinse it

[TheCafeKid]

I suggest sloshing some alchohol around in there after the water too. And while you're at it, slosh some of the NON rubbing type around your mouth

[Kcwiro]

Don't mind if I do *cracks a henry's* AHHH... .why am I breathing fire? :-D

[argonsagas]

I used CLR to get surface rust out.. worked very well and is very cheap... it is a plus to not have to dilude it... least work a shot.. then just us hair dryer to dry it out the water after you rinse it

Read Billy's comment, above. The KLR ingredient that deals with rust, as well as calcium deposits on sinks, is phosphoric acid.

[Bubba67]

Excellent!! Thanks to all.\\/