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1. rusty gas tank (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Sun, 22 Feb 1998 14:18:21 -0800charset="iso-8859-1"; Hello list, Any ideas out there on how to get all the rust out of the inside of my 63 spit gas tank? The tank isn't to bad but the bottom of the tank does have some scale rust on it. I put one of the; /html/triumphs/1998-02/msg01568.html (7,407 bytes)
2. Re: rusty gas tank (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Sun, 22 Feb 1998 14:31:47 PST; I think the concensus was to take it to a radiator shop and have them clean it and coat it with por or something similar, that's where my tank went when i saw the thread and the radiator guys did a r; /html/triumphs/1998-02/msg01573.html (8,438 bytes)
3. Re: rusty gas tank (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Sun, 22 Feb 1998 14:33:06 -0800 (PST); Moss Motors sells a slushing agent; a 3-step deal where you pour assorted potions into your tank, which progressivly remove rust, clean tank, and seal tank- I've never tried it but it's supposed to w; /html/triumphs/1998-02/msg01574.html (8,444 bytes)
4. Re: rusty gas tank (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Sun, 22 Feb 1998 15:49:55 -0700; I agree, have it steamed and acid etched then coated @@ a good rad shop - --; /html/triumphs/1998-02/msg01578.html (9,734 bytes)
5. Re: rusty gas tank (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Sun, 22 Feb 1998 19:35:06 -0500; Eastwood's also makes a good etching/sealing process I used on my Spitfire with good success. As a temporary measure, you can try pouring in some kerosene, dropping in a length of chain, and sloshing; /html/triumphs/1998-02/msg01595.html (8,662 bytes)
6. Re: rusty gas tank (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Sun, 22 Feb 1998 20:31:28 -0500; For lack of any better ideas,I've heard if you put a short lenght of chain in the tank and shake it around,it will scrape the scale&rust off of the bottom.Weather useing some kind of solution,ie ker; /html/triumphs/1998-02/msg01614.html (8,270 bytes)
7. Re: rusty gas tank (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Sun, 22 Feb 1998 19:47:32 -0600; Lew, Take it to yopur local radiator repair shop and have the boil it out for you. It seems that most products used to "seal" gas tanks have a problem with breaking down over time and causing further; /html/triumphs/1998-02/msg01618.html (8,802 bytes)
8. Re: rusty gas tank (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Sun, 22 Feb 1998 19:24:37 -0700 (MST); I derusted, cleaned and sealed the tank on my '72 TR6 last summner. I bought the kit from MOSS and seemed to work quite well without any major problems. Just be careful and use a minimum amount of t; /html/triumphs/1998-02/msg01627.html (8,730 bytes)
9. Re: rusty gas tank (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Sun, 22 Feb 1998 22:33:37 -0600charset="iso-8859-1"; Brass chain might be ok, but otherwise I'd opt for glass (marbles). Less chance of spark. kengano@advant.com downstate illinois 1959 TR3A TS57756L 1959 Model 10 Sedan TBE9239LDLB --Original Message--; /html/triumphs/1998-02/msg01635.html (8,905 bytes)
10. RE: rusty gas tank (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 23 Feb 1998 02:49:18 -0800; I would concur with Larry and the others who have recommended the radiator shop. A GOOD shop will be able to get most if not all rust out and seal the tank from further deterioration, whereas, the v; /html/triumphs/1998-02/msg01643.html (9,448 bytes)
11. Re: rusty gas tank (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 23 Feb 1998 06:38:20 EST; The chain sounds a lot like Malcolm's marbles. (No...don't even go there!) Mike Blonder; /html/triumphs/1998-02/msg01649.html (7,783 bytes)
12. Re: rusty gas tank (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 23 Feb 1998 08:51:14 -0500charset="iso-8859-1"; Empty the tank and remove it. Put in a few small rocks (roadside gravel type) and shake until rust is loosened. Then flush rhe rust out and reinstall. George Richardson '57 TR3, TS15559L (getting rea; /html/triumphs/1998-02/msg01656.html (9,004 bytes)
13. Re: rusty gas tank (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 23 Feb 1998 07:54:14 -0700 (MST); I also have a leaky gas tank in my '57 TR3 ... I started the process to remove it ... anyone have the correct sequence for removing the tank. ГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГ; /html/triumphs/1998-02/msg01659.html (9,651 bytes)
14. Re: rusty gas tank (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 23 Feb 1998 09:03:18 -0700 (MST); O.K. My opinion, I removed my tank, took it to a readiator shop and had them tank it in a hydrosonic? tank. Clean as a whistle, no coting added at all. I have never had a gas tank that got semi-regul; /html/triumphs/1998-02/msg01668.html (8,379 bytes)
15. Re: rusty gas tank (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 23 Feb 1998 17:01:32 +0000; Try using resin after everything else to seal the tank but not the outlets or inlets.Pour it into the tank rotate it.; /html/triumphs/1998-02/msg01673.html (8,046 bytes)
16. RE: rusty gas tank (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 23 Feb 1998 14:12:10 -0500charset="iso-8859-1"; 1. Remove back section of interior. I can't remember where it is fastened; I think at the top there are 2 or 3 tabs that the interior screws go into. Also might be a couple going into the "floor". 2.; /html/triumphs/1998-02/msg01685.html (11,938 bytes)
17. RE: rusty gas tank (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 23 Feb 1998 12:27:31 -0700 (MST); thanks much ГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГГ Paul Poplawski, Ph.D. email = ppoplawski@state.de.us or paulpop@ssnet.com phone (service) = 302/737-4491 wee; /html/triumphs/1998-02/msg01687.html (13,283 bytes)
18. RE: rusty gas tank (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 23 Feb 1998 16:43:00 -0800charset="iso-8859-1"; I have the tank out of the car. I talked to a local radiator man and he said the tanks he uses just strips off the paint. He also said that some gas tanks have a high zinc content and "tanking" them; /html/triumphs/1998-02/msg01720.html (7,295 bytes)
19. Re: rusty gas tank (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 23 Feb 1998 21:34:13 -0800; Most steel containers for gas have a coating of "tern plate" on them. I'm not sure what it's composed of. I always thought it was a tin compound but I don't know for sure. Joe worsley 80 TR8 72 TR6 T; /html/triumphs/1998-02/msg01732.html (7,838 bytes)

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