rust removal from inside fuel tank

Any ideas how to remove rust from fuel tank has been a mixture of water and fuel in it so its only surface rust i hope thanks Les

thats a tough one ...id guess if the opening is large enough a high pressure water sprayer might help..but id be using a mesh strainer before your main fuel filter once you do use the fuel tank..

Hi Les,
Put a length of chain attached to some tie wire through the filler hole,add a suitable quantity of kerosene, chuck the tank in the back of your ute and drive around for a few days. Alternatively grab a helper and shake and rock the tank around so the chain does it work. Have used this method on jerry cans and ferguson tractor with good results, hope this helps
Andy

Put a shovel full of coarse sand or gravel and a couple of litre of deisel in it.

Put the filler cap back on...then lots of shake and roll..."earmuffs for this bit"

Tie it to the bowl on your cement mixer for a bit...???

The stones will leave the inside all shiny and clean..

Then ya just gotta get it out...

the bigger the stones to easier it is to know when ya got it all out.

i mixed molasses and water and put some rusty parts to soak came out like new maybe you can fill the tank with it. from memory 1part molasses 10 parts water cheers les :

There are some chemical treatments like POR15 which claim to dissolve the rust, and sealers to prevent recurrence.

Cleaning the rust is easy, but preventing reoccurence is the hard part.

A lot of larger fuel tanks are baffled inside, which makes it hard to use "mechanical" cleaners effectively.

thanks for your help guys and beesting i have heard of this also have a product called corro dip i bought from a guy 10 years ago and its supposed to be molasses based anyway its worth a try thanks

Les, Give Greg Stevens a call at Fuel Tank and Radiator Service 0418 873 233. Based in Brisbane. See web page: wwwftrs.com.au

There are some chemical treatments like POR15 which claim to dissolve the rust, and sealers to prevent recurrence.

Cleaning the rust is easy, but preventing reoccurence is the hard part.

A lot of larger fuel tanks are baffled inside, which makes it hard to use "mechanical" cleaners effectively.

The best way to stop rust in a fuel tank is to ; KEEP"EM FULL..

Far less chance of condensation, which is the cause of the rust in fuel tanks.

The best way to stop rust in a fuel tank is to ; KEEP"EM FULL..

good tip there!!

Now ... to find all the vehicles I might wanna buy in the next 10-20 years .... and go fill up all the tanks ...



Easiest, although not cheapest ... fill the tank with white vinegar and let it sit for a couple days. rinse and the job is done