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Topic: gas tank cleaner

Posted By: Thad in AR.
Subject: gas tank cleaner
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 4:48pm

Has anyone ever used a mix of purex and vinegar to clean old gas out of a gas tank. I was told this by a radiator shop. I power washed the tank but it still has old gas smell. I will say that all but the very bottom came clean and shiney with no signs of rust. right in the bottom is old gas stuck like varnish.

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Posted By: allis restorer
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 4:50pm

You could try carb cleaner, just my thoughts. Steve

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Posted By: Gary in da UP
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 5:07pm

Oven cleaner should dissolve it to the point you can hose the residue away with water, use acetone to remove the moisture.

Posted By: wjohn
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 5:42pm

I think Phosphoric acid is what came in the Kreem kit that I used on my B. It worked really well but it might go too far for what you want to do?

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