You may want to look into de-rusting the tank with electrolysis. You can find a bunch of videos on YT on how to do it. I have used it on motorcycle and other tanks successfully. It will likely take a couple of days and you'll have to change electrodes, but it will get it clean.
You may want to look into de-rusting the tank with electrolysis. You can find a bunch of videos on YT on how to do it. I have used it on motorcycle and other tanks successfully. It will likely take a couple of days and you'll have to change electrodes, but it will get it clean.
"i reject your reality and substitute my own" - adam savage. i suspect my final words maybe "well shit, that didnt work"
instead of perfection some times we just have to accept practicality
reverse electrolysis works well.
beware dont use stainless or chromium containing metals as the electrode as it creates hexavalent chromium a rather toxic metal and regulated hazardous waste. its particulary toxic to the nervous system.
use plain old washing soda aka sodium carbonate.
a old transformer type battery charger works well as a power source.
but it wont work for seat tank models as the tank wraps around the battery compartment. you would have to cut a hole in it to clean that section. it might be easier to make a new tank.
another method is to chuck a handful of small nuts of light chain in the tank and strap it to the back wheel of a tractor and go mow the grass. changing its postion so all sides are cleaned.
then i would get the por15 or kbs products fuel tank sealer and treat the fuel tank. if it was large flakes of rust its probably better to make a new tank and then treat that with fuel tank sealer to protect it from the word go.
"i reject your reality and substitute my own" - adam savage. i suspect my final words maybe "well shit, that didnt work"
instead of perfection some times we just have to accept practicality
a inline filter such as the cav(delphi)291 would also work and save the filters in the fuel tower.
A filter will save the transfer pump more than anything.
"i reject your reality and substitute my own" - adam savage. i suspect my final words maybe "well shit, that didnt work"
instead of perfection some times we just have to accept practicality
I had the same issue with my D2 tank. I mixed up a batch of citric acid and left it in there a couple of days. I added an inline separator/cartridge filter which has remained clean so I presume that the acid cleaned it up well.
Neil, what was your ratio of citric acid to water? And is muriatic acid a good substitute? If so, can anyone recommend a good ratio for that?
Thanks!
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