Gas tank purging...
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Gas tank purging...
Can anyone tell me if I can purge my gas tank that I took out of my Outlaw? I called around to a few mechanic shops in my area and it looks like it's gonna cost about $150 to $175. Is it worth it to pay someone else or is it really not that complicated? Thanks guys.
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i guess it comes down to how risky you are, and environmentally friendly you want to be. ive had older tanks that i manually sucked all the fuel out of. then take the sending unit out, and try and get a look into the tank. ive rinsed them with solvents. i always run whatever i get out of an old tank or water seperator in my lawn mower. some people get nervous when they deal with fumes. i just make sure if i'm gonna blow up, its just me thats going.
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Well here's the thing.... My tank has been out of my boat with the sending unit and all of the hoses off for a few weeks now. It has been empty the whole time. The thing I need to know is what I should use to clean it? Thanks.
i guess it comes down to how risky you are, and environmentally friendly you want to be. ive had older tanks that i manually sucked all the fuel out of. then take the sending unit out, and try and get a look into the tank. ive rinsed them with solvents. i always run whatever i get out of an old tank or water seperator in my lawn mower. some people get nervous when they deal with fumes. i just make sure if i'm gonna blow up, its just me thats going.
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When I had my gas tank welded on, I want to say he told me to use vinegar and water to clean it out. Maybe someone else can confirm this. (It was about 7-8 years ago. )
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i believed i used acetone. you can use anything that will break up the varnish left by the old gas. if the tank isnt too big or bulky you can try dropping a bicycle chain ( or anything that can easily retrieved) into the tank. swirl it around with a cleaner, or even gas and try to loosen up crap off the bottom of the tank. just dont dump in anything you cant get out.
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Thanks guys... I am just going to do it myself (like most of the work on my boat) and I hope it comes out ok. It is a 100 gal. tank so I am going to need alot of cleaner...I have a few ideas in my head.... I will let everyone know if they work.
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