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Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: Gmoney on February 15, 2016, 09:49:52 PM

Title: Fuel tank cleaning
Post by: Gmoney on February 15, 2016, 09:49:52 PM: I have a boat that sat for 2 years and now after new motor installed and ready. Any advice what to add to the tank to clean it up with out removing? Thx

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Title: Re: Fuel tank cleaning
Post by: GT Jets on February 15, 2016, 10:02:17 PM: Quote from: Gmoney on February 15, 2016, 09:49:52 PM
I have a boat that sat for 2 years and now after new motor installed and ready. Any advice what to add to the tank to clean it up with out removing? Thx

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What's in it? Are they dry? Aluminum? Steel?

Full?

That would dramatically change the approach.
Title: Re: Fuel tank cleaning
Post by: lbhsbz on February 15, 2016, 10:28:14 PM: I used to dump a bunch of nuts and bolts in the tanks with some water and dawn dishsoap and drag it around town for a few days, then someone suggested filling the tank with ice cubes...easier to pump out than nuts and bolts.
Title: Re: Fuel tank cleaning
Post by: Gmoney on February 15, 2016, 11:04:50 PM: It's in a 82 Hallet chrome metal tanks

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Title: Re: Fuel tank cleaning
Post by: Gmoney on February 15, 2016, 11:06:48 PM: just some stabilizer was added but for the most part it's empty

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Title: Re: Fuel tank cleaning
Post by: lbhsbz on February 15, 2016, 11:20:54 PM: Quote from: Gmoney on February 15, 2016, 11:04:50 PM
It's in a 82 Hallet chrome metal tanks

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Elaborate on the term "metal"
Title: Re: Fuel tank cleaning
Post by: GT Jets on February 15, 2016, 11:24:49 PM: Quote from: Gmoney on February 15, 2016, 11:06:48 PM
just some stabilizer was added but for the most part it's empty

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Two gallons of diesel and a nice drive down a shitty road. Pump them out.

Yank the pick up tubes and make sure they're clear. Done.

GT

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Title: Re: Fuel tank cleaning
Post by: Gmoney on February 16, 2016, 12:41:52 AM: Not sure what kind of metal but looks like this tank

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Title: Re: Fuel tank cleaning
Post by: Oliver1421 on February 16, 2016, 12:52:34 AM: Looks to me like is either stainless or polished aluminum

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Title: Re: Fuel tank cleaning
Post by: Gmoney on February 16, 2016, 02:26:51 PM: Thx everyone for your help!

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Title: Re: Fuel tank cleaning
Post by: TEAMSDSU on February 21, 2016, 10:43:08 AM: Double check this one out, with the type of metal you are using. Apple Cider vinegar...

Used it with a rusty tank and it cleaned it right up. Just don't leave it in there for days, wash it out with some old fuel and throw the fuel in the fire when done.

Worked on an old Honda tank that I needed to clean out.

Best of luck!

Shawn