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TEA20's Alive! But the gas tank sure is rusty....

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Cliff

09-02-2000 07:00:09




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My thanks to all that helped me locate parts to overhaul my TEA20. I got the engine running last weekend, and over the holiday I plan to take care of some other issues (hydraulics, charging system, sheet metal.) One problem has me a bit stumped. The fuel tank picked up some water while the tractor lay fallow, and there is a significant accumulation of rust inside. Anyone have a strategy for removing rust from a fuel tank? I thought about pouring some 3/4" stone and diesel fuel inside and riding it around in the back of the pickup for a week to tumble the rust off, but there's got to be a better way that is quicker (and safer).

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Billy

09-02-2000 17:25:28




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 Re: TEA20's Alive! But the gas tank sure is rusty.... in reply to Cliff, 09-02-2000 07:00:09  
Cliff, The J.C. Whitney Co. of Chicago sells a gas tank sealer for rusted gas tanks that really has worked for me on a couple of motorcycles. One of the tanks was rusted thru in two places. I placed duct tape temporarily over the rusted holes and the bottom outlet and poured in the mixture. Then I put tape over the filler opening and turned the tank over and around several times to completely coat the inside surfaces and let it sit. I repeated this action every hour for 6 hours, and then removed the tape from the filler neck to allow air in to cure the mixture. I let the excess settle to the bottom where it formed a layer of solid material about 1/4" thick. After 3 days of curing I removed all of the tape. I had to drill a hole thru the compound that had solidified in the outlet to allow the gas to flow out. You get two tank prep solutions, one to clean and one to prepare the surface and the lining solution for $29.95. It's part number 97ED5714NF. You can reach Whitneys at 1-800-529-4486 or www.jcwhitney.com When finished, the inside of your tank will be snow white in color. The tank I mentioned was repaired over 5 years ago and it is still sealed up tight. Good luck.

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rod

09-02-2000 15:26:28




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 Re: TEA20's Alive! But the gas tank sure is rusty.... in reply to Cliff, 09-02-2000 07:00:09  
I think I read about sealer you can get at motorcycle shops or muriatic acid like used by tile setters. Better check that out before you put much in it a good inline fuel filter will help a bit also. regards

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Cliff

09-02-2000 15:49:17




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 Re: Re: TEA20's Alive! But the gas tank sure is rusty.... in reply to rod, 09-02-2000 15:26:28  
Thanks Rod. I did some checking of the archives and other forums here, and it appears as this is a common problem, as there are several threads about what works, and what doesn't. The tank seems solid, so I gave it a thorough rinsing then treated it with some muriatic acid (I had a half-full jug of it from cleaning some masonry years ago.) It's drying now with hot air courtesy of our old second-string Electrolux. After it dries, it'll be time for a full inspection. If it looks good to go, then it's back on the tractor with an in-line filter. Else, I'll have to consider other options.

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tombo

09-03-2000 19:07:00




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 Re: Re: Re: TEA20's Alive! But the gas tank sure is rusty.... in reply to Cliff, 09-02-2000 15:49:17  
Before you fill it I recommend a gas tank sealer.
Very easy to use. NAPA carries it. 1 quart will do the job.



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