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Suggestions on cleaning up a fuel tank? 1800 1971

posted by  Herr Ball on  Sun May 25 02:59 CST 2003
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Just now realized that the last 2 years of body work (slow pace) on my 71E with the filler neck loose and low levels of fuel in the tank has resulted in rust I can feel on the top inside of my tank. Anyone have suggestions on how to deal with this?








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    Suggestions on cleaning up a fuel tank? 1800 1971

    posted by  Herr Ball on  Thu May 29 15:35 CST 2003
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    I found a couple shops that did this kind of work. Both charged $50 for acid treatment and pressure wash. One of the shop has a good reputation applying a coating on the inside for a total of $150. Unfortunately, it takes 2-3 weeks to cure and I decided not to wait.








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    Suggestions on cleaning up a fuel tank? 1800 1971

    posted by  someone claiming to be Erik on  Sun May 25 05:22 CST 2003 [RELATED]

    The good radiator shops have a big oven that they can "cook" the tanks in and burn off all the extra crap. That is what I did on my 1800 that had sat for 10 years.
    -Erik








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      Suggestions on cleaning up a fuel tank? 1800 1971

      posted by  HowardOffCampus on  Sun May 25 09:35 CST 2003
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      This is good to hear.. I am sure that when I get the fuel tank on my '68 empty of the water that has accumlated it's going to need something... I will be selling the car and want to be 100% upfront with the buyer. Knowing that can be done will be a big help








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    Suggestions on cleaning up a fuel tank? 1800 1971

    posted by  justin on  Sun May 25 04:55 CST 2003
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    You are in Greeley, right? I don't know the specifics of places up there but can point you to a place in Denver if you like. Call every area radiator shop and ask them if they'll clean it out. Many won't touch gas tanks but those that will are who you need.
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    Justin 66 122E, 71 145S
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