gastank problem
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gastank problem
My 58 sat for 20 plus years. its got that syrup type crap inside from gas gone bad .Is there somekind of solvent i could put in it to break this up to flush it out or should i just replace the tank? thanks.
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Took mine to a radiator shop where they boiled it out and put a sealer in it...It was cheaper than buying a new tank.
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I also took mine to a radiator shop. They boiled it out and sealed it. Cost me about $100. I cleaned it out myself a few years ago, but condensation took over, and the tank started to rust and flake off. Since the sealing, I haven't had any problems with dirt or crap in my filter!! Well worth it!
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Hey Vern,
There ain't room for two Verns on this here forum...know what I mean, Vern? Meet me in street at high noon or get the hell outta town!
Of course, I'm just kidding. Glad to have another Vern on here besides me to kick around...
There ain't room for two Verns on this here forum...know what I mean, Vern? Meet me in street at high noon or get the hell outta town!
Of course, I'm just kidding. Glad to have another Vern on here besides me to kick around...
Wow! Vern has a stunt double for the really risky topics. LOL, Welcome aboard. John 
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fordfaggiole,
If you are set on doing it yourself, I used lacquer thinner and a handfull of screws to do an ATVtank that had that sticky crud in it. I put about a half a quart in the tank with the screws and shook it until I thought my arms would fall off. I drained it and repeated the process with metal etch in place of lacquer thinner. Flushed it with water several times and then I used some left over gas tank sealer. The radiator shop sounds like a good choice too.
Good Luck,
If you are set on doing it yourself, I used lacquer thinner and a handfull of screws to do an ATVtank that had that sticky crud in it. I put about a half a quart in the tank with the screws and shook it until I thought my arms would fall off. I drained it and repeated the process with metal etch in place of lacquer thinner. Flushed it with water several times and then I used some left over gas tank sealer. The radiator shop sounds like a good choice too.
Good Luck,
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Thanks guys.This truck sat for a long time so everything gummed up.haven't even got to the brakes yet.lol.I'll have lots of beginner questions through the winter.i,m trying to organize all this info before i start this spring.