[Healeys] Gas Tank Restoration

[David Woerpel]

Al,

As long as I'm thinking of Frank, I once called with the same question.  
Trouble is I do not remember what solvent was used, but I do know after 
a thorough sloshing the tank cleaned nicely and I let it dry for a 
couple of days then (here comes the Frank part) he said, "Put some water 
in the tank, put it on the Barbie and boil it out."
That's all I'll say.

Dave W
'59 :{)
'59 MGA 1500

"Pay It Forward"



On 4/11/2025 3:59 PM, Al Fuller wrote:
> 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.
>
> ===========================
> Al Fuller
> 714.335.0248 Mobile
>
>
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