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Rusty gas tanks

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Jess

05-24-2001 18:39:12




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I was just wondering if any one know how to get a rusty gas tank clean or preferably where to find a reproduction of it. Any comments will be helpful.




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matt

06-28-2001 18:31:36




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 Re: rusty gas tanks in reply to Jess , 05-24-2001 18:39:12  
use the works toilate bowl cleaner
its cheap and it works just put some in slosh it
around and flush with water after you drain the works and if you have to repeat



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Bill Varnum

05-25-2001 23:03:41




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 Re: rusty gas tanks in reply to Jess , 05-24-2001 18:39:12  
We put tire chain cross links from a garden tractor tire chain in the tank-- nuts or small bolts will work too, along with some fuel oil. Then we jacked up a rear tire on a tractor, strapped the tank onto the side of the wheel with rubber straps, and ran the tractor for 20-30 minutes, then turned the tank around, and ran it another 20-30 minutes.Inside of tank looked like new except for more rust holes we did'nt know were there. Then we Used JB weld on holes, and gas tank sealer inside tank. Worked real well. You can strap it to a small cement mixer too.

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Haas

05-25-2001 06:07:03




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 Re: rusty gas tanks in reply to Jess , 05-24-2001 18:39:12  
Common Problem! I had a leak on my C gas tank and used a sealer kit from Eastwood Company with very good results. They have an internet special right now, but unfortunately, I can't find the website address. Their toll free no. is 1-800-544-5118. The kit from them includes the sealer, a metal cleaner and metal prep. You also have to go to the paint store (or Home supply) and buy acetone and muratic acid. The whole kit will end up costing $65 to 70. However, if you follow the process, you will get good results from the Eastwood sealer. You will need to do the shake of the tank with nails, nuts, chain or whatever first before you start with the chemicals.

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Minn Charlie

05-25-2001 11:11:30




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 Re: Re: rusty gas tanks in reply to Haas, 05-25-2001 06:07:03  
The Eastwood co. 1-800-345-1178
www.eastwoodcompany.com



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Fred Tx

05-25-2001 05:13:51




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 Re: rusty gas tanks in reply to Jess , 05-24-2001 18:39:12  
The fastest way is to have it boiled out at a radiator shop. I had one done last year for less than $100.00. Shop around.



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Glenn(WV)

05-24-2001 19:21:40




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 Re: rusty gas tanks in reply to Jess , 05-24-2001 18:39:12  
Another option is to have a radiator shop boil out the gas tank and seal it for you. The cost isn't cheap, however; I think it runs something like $200.



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Red Dave

05-24-2001 18:59:06




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 Re: rusty gas tanks in reply to Jess , 05-24-2001 18:39:12  
You can put a handfull of 3/4" nuts in and roll it around until the rust is knocked out, then coat the inside with one of the coating products available from most restoration supply distributers. Look for ads in Red Power or check the link to parts suppliers at the left for somebody who sells them. The cleaners and coatings work, I did one a few years ago, but, it's a lot of work and time to do it right. There are some aftermarket replacment tanks available. I haven't used one yet, maybe somebody else can recomend a good supplier of them.

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Phlogiston

05-24-2001 18:54:42




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 Re: rusty gas tanks in reply to Jess , 05-24-2001 18:39:12  
We used a product called POR-15, I think. We did two gas tanks with excellent results. You get a cleaner, an etcher, and a sealer. The etch prepares the surface to recieve the sealer. Excellent product. We did a Super C and an H at the same time. No more plugged gas line or carb. problems.



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