Cleaning inside gas tank

Max777 · 01-01-2010, 09:11 PM

Hey guys, I recently bought a walbro 255lph fuel pump, and during the process of installing it, I found out that I have a lot of crud on on the bottom of my gas tank, as well as rust on the sides.

I did some research, and found that a good way to fix this, is to use a 50/50 solution of Muratic acid and water to eat the rust, then flush it with water, and chase with alcohol to remove moisture, after which, to pour tank sealer on the inside of the tank, and let it cure.

This has been done by people on the evil forum, as well as a lot of people who own mopeds and motorcycles.

(PS: Muratic Acid can be safely diluted by using banking soda, so it's safe afterwards)

Another thing I found some people posting, is that they took their tank to a radiator shop to get the same thing done to it.

Does anyone here have experience with this, or can give me any tips?

Thanks,

Max.

01-01-2010, 09:11 PM	#1
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 19	Cleaning inside gas tank Hey guys, I recently bought a walbro 255lph fuel pump, and during the process of installing it, I found out that I have a lot of crud on on the bottom of my gas tank, as well as rust on the sides. I did some research, and found that a good way to fix this, is to use a 50/50 solution of Muratic acid and water to eat the rust, then flush it with water, and chase with alcohol to remove moisture, after which, to pour tank sealer on the inside of the tank, and let it cure. This has been done by people on the evil forum, as well as a lot of people who own mopeds and motorcycles. (PS: Muratic Acid can be safely diluted by using banking soda, so it's safe afterwards) Another thing I found some people posting, is that they took their tank to a radiator shop to get the same thing done to it. Does anyone here have experience with this, or can give me any tips? Thanks, Max. __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!