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Old Nov 9, 2002 | 12:29 PM
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I pulled the fuel tank out of my bronco to replace the fuel pump. I drained it the best I could but I still have sediment in the bottom or rust (it looks like rust) There is not alot of it but I was wondering what is the proper way to flush my tank? or should i just leave it.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2002 | 12:40 PM
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Hold it on it's side, and sray in water to rinse it out. Get out as much of the water as you can, and then let it dry for a day or so. Put it back together, and fille it with gas. Just keep it above half a tank, especially in the winter, to prevent condensation.

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Old Nov 9, 2002 | 01:21 PM
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The best way is to remove the tank and steam clean it out.
The steam cleaner will remaove any flakes that are on the indide.

You can dry it wilth a vacuum cleaner reversed to blow air in.


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Old Nov 9, 2002 | 01:26 PM
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Thanks guys, I like the vacuum idea
 
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Old Nov 9, 2002 | 11:20 PM
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That's the method I've always used to prep a gas tank for welding/brazing/etc. But I also place a 75W drop light under the tank to keep it warm - it helps to evaporate everything.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2002 | 11:48 PM
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