cleaning a gas tank

[knight hunter]

i just bought a used evenrude/johnson metal 5 gal fuel tank. It had about a gallon of old mixed gas in it. I dumped it out, but the tank has that varnish smell to it. how do I clean it up, get all the staining out of the inside, i'd like to get it looking almost like new inside. Thanks for any replies.

 

[einsteinsdog]

Re: cleaning a gas tank

I used a few cans of carb cleaner and steel wool to do mine.

 

[knight hunter]

Re: cleaning a gas tank

So, how do you get the steel wool out when your done?

 

[locallawoff]

Re: cleaning a gas tank

Gidday,Take it to someone that can steam clean the inside.After cleaning you can add a half cup of metholated spirits and give a good shake empty and let dry out.Locallawoff

 

[knight hunter]

Re: cleaning a gas tank

Great idea, thanks.

 

[rolmops]

Re: cleaning a gas tank

Dump some thinner in the tank and a bunch of roofing nails.
Give it a real good shake and the roofing nails will scratch and loosen the varnish.Do this a few times and your tank will be like new.