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| NARP74 |
 Jun 21 2024, 04:37 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,379 Joined: 29-July 20 From: Colorado, USA, Earth Member No.: 24,549 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
I am moving my fuel pump and drained the tank for the hose hook up etc. I looked deep inside and noticed a little residue on the bottom. I am going to pull the screen too, might be more there.
Is there something to use to flush the tank that is not fuel? This will be with the tank in place. I am NOT taking it out. Scope creep is killing me and I am already missing the best part of the driving season. |
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| Jack Standz |
Jun 24 2024, 12:18 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 507 Joined: 15-November 19 From: Happy Place (& surrounding area) Member No.: 23,644 Region Association: None 
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Removing the tank is one fastener on the strap & disconnecting the fuel lines (that are being or should be replaced if they have any age at all on them). IIRC replacing the in-tank screen/"sock" isn't easy with the tank still in, but I'm not sure.
If it's loose dirt or crud that you're trying to clean out, how could you get it out with the reserve tank/reservoir at the bottom of the tank? (Mabe using the above "mop" method) Take it outside and spray some carb celaner in there, maybe let it soak awhile, then rinse out with some fuel. |
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| rick 918-S |
Jul 18 2024, 06:56 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 21,011 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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QUOTE(Jack Standz @ Jun 24 2024, 01:18 PM)  Removing the tank is one fastener on the strap & disconnecting the fuel lines (that are being or should be replaced if they have any age at all on them). IIRC replacing the in-tank screen/"sock" isn't easy with the tank still in, but I'm not sure. If it's loose dirt or crud that you're trying to clean out, how could you get it out with the reserve tank/reservoir at the bottom of the tank? (Maybe using the above "mop" method) Take it outside and spray some carb cleaner in there, maybe let it soak awhile, then rinse out with some fuel. I flipped the tank over on a set of saw horses and used the garden hose to flush it. I] also have a pressure washer that has a little more force. Then turn the tank on the side where there is a large gap between the baffle and the tank and continue to rinse. Repeat the washing soda process until you are confident you have it clean. Then dump in Marvel Mystery Oil or W-D 40 or something similar to preserve the tank until you start to use it. |
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NARP74 Tank Rinse Jun 21 2024, 04:37 PM
rjames I get wanting to avoid scope creep, but have you c... Jun 21 2024, 05:29 PM NARP74 They are fresh and I am changing some during this ... Jun 21 2024, 06:30 PM bkrantz I would not use any water (or water-base). Any so... Jun 21 2024, 07:00 PM technicalninja I'd chose something that evaporates easily.
A... Jun 21 2024, 08:57 PM r_towle In place…
Laquer thinner, a good blast of air af... Jun 21 2024, 09:28 PM 930cabman Maybe a bit crude, but I have wrapped a paper towe... Jun 22 2024, 08:05 AM technicalninja :agree:
"Mopping" it up will be needed... Jun 22 2024, 10:30 AM Literati914
Maybe a bit crude, but I have wrapped a paper tow... Jun 22 2024, 10:39 AM Artfrombama I’ve used heavy duty oven cleaner with good resu... Jun 22 2024, 01:00 PM burton73 It would seen to me that you can get a new tank fo... Jun 23 2024, 12:50 PM technicalninja I bought one from "parts geek" for my 75... Jun 23 2024, 01:39 PM
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I bought one from "parts geek" for my 7... Jun 23 2024, 08:16 PM NARP74 This is a tiny amount of foreign substance at the ... Jun 23 2024, 03:53 PM rick 918-S I used a battery charger and washing soda. Took 2 ... Jun 23 2024, 06:30 PM technicalninja
I used a battery charger and washing soda. Took 2... Jun 24 2024, 07:32 AM rick 918-S
[quote name='rick 918-S' post='3152663' date... Jun 24 2024, 10:49 AM Literati914 If Lacquer thinner is used as suggested, I'd b... Jun 24 2024, 08:14 AM rick 918-S Found it on Page 6
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/i... Jun 24 2024, 11:23 AM Literati914
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