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Surfs rust in gas tank. HELP!!!
#1
I had to get another gas tank after I sprang a leak with mine after coming home from the meet and greet. I end up getting a free one from a guy in Charoltte. It is in great shape, but has some surfs rust inside of the tank. So what to doConfusedcratchhe: Do I just leave it alone? Or just try to get most of it out the best I can? I though that I would see what you guys would do.:beer: Let me know.
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#2
take a piece of heavy chain and shake it around inside the tank to get rid of the loose rust. Vacuum out all the pieces and with a filter on the pick-up and in the line somewhere you will probably be fine.

You can also pick up a sealer kit to seal up and coat the inside of the tank, which would be best, but they run $40-$50.

POR-15 makes a good kit, you can also get one at Eastwood.

Nick
'73 Bronco - trail modified
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#3
Hey george I replaced my rear tank 6 months ago mine had surface rust as well. I just cleaned it best I could with a vac. I thought I would have to replace a few fuel filters but I'm still using the same one. hope that helps.
Life is short------drive your bronco everyday!
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#4
Ditto on what nick said - put a heavy chain in there and shake it around - vacuum it and do it again. Glad you were able to find one for free.
'74 Grocery Getter, '73 Project Buggy, '77 Parts Rig

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#5
Chain, or nuts and bolts, vacume it out, and coat it with good tank sealer. The more care you take, the longer it will last.
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#6
Thanks to all for the help:beer:. I will try the chain tonight and see what happens. :xyxthumbs:
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