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Cleaning out the gas tank

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by rob334332, Apr 19, 2011.

  1. rob334332

    rob334332 New Member

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    Been over so many threads, its provided great info on my project but was wondering what should I do to clean the tank before I fill it with gas once I done painting it. There has been some water from sanding it that has gotten into the tank and some rust has started to show.
     
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    PainterD Active Member

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    Just rinse it out with rubbing alcohol and the rest of it will just evaporate. Keep the tank full, so it doesn't rust when it's not being used.
     
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    rob334332 New Member

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    Thanks PD
     
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    And if you haven't already, put an inline filter in the gas line if there is some rust in the tank. It will surely show up in your carbs eventually.
     
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    Just cleaned rust off of my tank with citric acid last weekend, positively surprised by the result :D
     
    Mikko, Apr 20, 2011
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    i used POR15 and it worked like a charm, better than new now!
     
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