Here's what I did to restore my gas tank:
Drain gas, remove sender unit and any other hardware, flush tank with lots
of fresh water, blow dry with compressed air.
I then found a place that treats gas tanks. They etched the tank to remove
any corrosion, applied an internal sealer, and an external coating. The
treated tank is guaranteed for as long as I own the car. And from the looks
of it I will never have any corrosion problems.
If anyone would like I can find contact info for the place that did the
treatment.
Bob Boehmer
> I've been looking over the various FAQs and how-to websites but haven't
> seen a word on cleaning out an old gas tank. Is this something for
> professionals or can anyone do it with the usual level of mechanical
> skill (and commonsense safety) necessary to keep a Triumph on the road?
>
> If it can be done at home, what's needed - steam cleaner? A gallon or
> so of de-gunk? All advice gratefully received.
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