Fuel Tank Cleaning

MMDEL · Aug 10, 2021

it was on here or FB a thread on cleaning a fuel tank. There were may replies but most were to use Acetone and something else and I don't remember the other ingredient or the ratio. I have a diesel unit in the shop that tar came out the bottom. I can't find the topic. If I can clean it, it would save having it boiled out and repainting.
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J Hamilton · Aug 10, 2021

I have used E85 gasoline and it seems to
work pretty good. Just keep turning it on
each side and sloshing it around for a few
days.

J.Wondergem · Aug 11, 2021

I've used Meraic Acid and water, but mainly for rust.

SWMolines · Aug 11, 2021

I have used de-greaser to clean varnish out of tanks. I may look for some E85 to do the next one.

diesel fumes · Aug 12, 2021

diesel or gas? residue is different. requires different solvents. heavy diesel residue would require something on the order of acetone . we always clean carburetors with laquer thinner ie fuel tanks?

MMDEL · Aug 15, 2021

Thanks guys for the ideas.
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minniemo705 · Aug 23, 2021

Muratic acid

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