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Title: dodgy fuel tank
Post by: Tumbleweed on 25.04. 2019 13:33

hi everyone  ,   I have acquired a petrol tank for a a10/a7   it has had internal tank sealer in it a few years ago and it is breaking away from the sides I wonder if there is some kind of neutraliser chemical I can wash it out with ,     thanks tw

Title: Re: dodgy fuel tank
Post by: muskrat on 25.04. 2019 21:06

G'day tw.
Paint stripper, the strongest you can buy, at least half a litre, let it soak for a few days turning over twice a day. Pure alcohol can work as well (my brotheroutlaw has a still).
Cheers

Title: Re: dodgy fuel tank
Post by: Tumbleweed on 25.04. 2019 21:51

Thanks Musky , I will try the stripper ,  I don't suppose a gallon of English beer would do there some strong  stuff nowadays  TW

Title: Re: dodgy fuel tank
Post by: Greybeard on 25.04. 2019 23:15

Quote from: Tumbleweed on 25.04. 2019 21:51

Thanks Musky , I will try the stripper ,  I don't suppose a gallon of English beer would do there some strong  stuff nowadays  TW

DIY paint stripper is almost useless these days. Try to get pro stuff.

Title: Re: dodgy fuel tank
Post by: muskrat on 26.04. 2019 06:34

Yes the tree huggers are making it hard to do anything these days. MEK is the ingredient they are knocking on the head. http://www.kleanstrip.com/product/m.e.k.-methyl-ethyl-ketone
I did my A7 tank by putting a pint and some screws, nuts & bolts and then wrapped the tank in a blanket. Put it in the cement mixer and let it go, repositioning it ever 1/2 hour. Took a few hours but worked a treat.
Cheers

Title: Re: dodgy fuel tank
Post by: Tumbleweed on 26.04. 2019 08:36

Thanks everyone , there is some strong stuff on the market . TW