Re: [Shop-talk] Gas Tank Restoration

[Moose <eric@megageek.com>]

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I'd be interested in this as well.  I have a diesel bulldozer that needs 
it's tank cleaned out. I was thinking of just cutting the tank in half, 
cleaning it and welding it back together.

I understand there are safety concerns, but it's diesel, so it will just 
burn and smoke, not exploded.  (unless I'm doing my math wrong.) 8>)

Moose



From:   "Al Fuller" <alfuller194@gmail.com>
To:     "Shop Talk" <Shop-talk@autox.team.net>, "Ahealey help" 
<healeys@autox.team.net>
Date:   04/11/2025 17:53
Subject:        [Shop-talk] Gas Tank Restoration
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I am in the process of reviving a car that has sat for several years. The 
gas tank was partially full of old gas, which when pumped out brought out 
a lot of rust. As such, I am thinking I will be needing to clean out and 
restore the inside of this tank.

Do any of you have experience with any of the gas tank restoration kits on 
the market? If so, please share your experience of using it and how it 
performed over time.

I'm sure others will offer other opinions, such as 'just use muriatic 
acid', 'just use vinegar', 'just use Coca-Cola', etc... - So, I'll bite: 
If you have actually used something other than a commercial kit, please 
share those experiences, too!

Thanks in advance. 

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Al Fuller
714.335.0248 Mobile
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<font size=2 face="sans-serif">I'd be interested in this as well. &nbsp;I
have a diesel bulldozer that needs it's tank cleaned out. I was thinking
of just cutting the tank in half, cleaning it and welding it back 
together.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">I understand there are safety concerns,
but it's diesel, so it will just burn and smoke, not exploded. &nbsp;(unless
I'm doing my math wrong.) 8&gt;)</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Moose</font>
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<br><font size=1 color=#5f5f5f face="sans-serif">From: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
&nbsp;</font><font size=1 face="sans-serif">&quot;Al Fuller&quot;
&lt;alfuller194@gmail.com&gt;</font>
<br><font size=1 color=#5f5f5f face="sans-serif">To: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
&nbsp;</font><font size=1 face="sans-serif">&quot;Shop Talk&quot;
&lt;Shop-talk@autox.team.net&gt;, &quot;Ahealey help&quot; 
&lt;healeys@autox.team.net&gt;</font>
<br><font size=1 color=#5f5f5f face="sans-serif">Date: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
&nbsp;</font><font size=1 face="sans-serif">04/11/2025 17:53</font>
<br><font size=1 color=#5f5f5f face="sans-serif">Subject: &nbsp; &nbsp;
&nbsp; &nbsp;</font><font size=1 face="sans-serif">[Shop-talk]
Gas Tank Restoration</font>
<br><font size=1 color=#5f5f5f face="sans-serif">Sent by: &nbsp; &nbsp;
&nbsp; &nbsp;</font><font size=1 face="sans-serif">&quot;Shop-talk&quot;
&lt;shop-talk-bounces@autox.team.net&gt;</font>
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<br><font size=3 face="Segoe UI">I am in the process of reviving a car
that has sat for several years. The gas tank was partially full of old
gas, which when pumped out brought out a lot of rust. As such,&nbsp;I am
thinking I will be needing to clean out and restore the inside of this
tank.</font>
<br>
<br><font size=3 face="Segoe UI">Do any of you have experience with any
of the gas tank restoration kits on the market? If so, please share your
experience of using it and how it performed over time.</font>
<br>
<br><font size=3 face="Segoe UI">I'm sure others will offer other opinions,
such as 'just use muriatic acid', 'just use vinegar', 'just use Coca-Cola',
etc... - So, I'll bite: If you have actually used something other than
a commercial kit, please share those experiences, too!</font>
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<br><font size=3 face="Segoe UI">Thanks in advance.&nbsp;</font>
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<br><font size=3 face="Segoe UI">===========================<br>
Al Fuller<br>
714.335.0248 Mobile</font>
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