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 Fuel tank cleaning
#1059260
04/28/13 03:35 AM
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,511
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Body Damage is Cool
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I'm trying to get an ATV running that was left sitting for a number of years. The fuel in the tank appears to have dissolved the plastic filter sock and left a slimy mess in the bottom of the tank. Does anyone have any experience with some sort of solvent that will clean the sludge from the bottom of the plastic gas tank? This is what I scraped out of the tank. ![[Linked Image]](http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f77/ryantzer/P1200616_zpse1f28839.jpg)
95 Montero SR
3.8 MIVEC, Advance headers, 2 1/2" exhaust, Magnaflow muffler, OME shocks & rear springs, 2" body lift, 3" tank lift, 4.90s, TRE front locker, factory rear locker, Roger Brown Rock Sliderz, 315/75r16 (35") tires, Sport big brakes
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Re: Fuel tank cleaning
[Re: ryany]
#1059261
04/28/13 03:58 AM
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Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 243
Wheeler
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I've never seen it that bad, but i have had good luck with berryman chem dip on old carbs and fuel tanks. You can buy it in gallons at most auto parts stores.
95 Montero SR- Stock
90 Turbo Miata - TD04 wrx turbo, Flyin miata suspension, Torsen diff, 225 RS3's
92 Mighty Max 4x4 - Retired
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Re: Fuel tank cleaning
[Re: hochkis]
#1059262
04/28/13 04:46 AM
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Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 715
Rock Warrior
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You're gonna want to be sure you get it all...how much cost/effort would it be to get another tank all together? Might be easier if it's an option. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />
Sean - Orange County, CA MAIL: seanwilliams78@gmail.com1995 Montero SR - For exploring and getting away! 1994 Volvo 850 Turbo - 402hp and counting! 1966 VW Bug 2275cc - For stoplight drags!
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Re: Fuel tank cleaning
[Re: socalmonty]
#1059263
04/28/13 06:28 AM
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,511
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Body Damage is Cool
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The tank is only sold as an assembly with the fuel pump and sending unit assembly included, for a measly $600. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> I've already found a new pump and pickup filter for it for less than $100. I was actually able to get most of the goop out of the tank - it's in a small area at the very bottom about 8" x 4" - and I've got some Berryman's parts cleaner solvent in it now to loosen up the sludge.
95 Montero SR
3.8 MIVEC, Advance headers, 2 1/2" exhaust, Magnaflow muffler, OME shocks & rear springs, 2" body lift, 3" tank lift, 4.90s, TRE front locker, factory rear locker, Roger Brown Rock Sliderz, 315/75r16 (35") tires, Sport big brakes
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