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Old 04-15-2012, 08:02 PM   #6
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Default Re: clean rust out of a gas tank

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Originally Posted by PeteVS View Post
Several years ago in the old FordBarn, someone posted a picture of the method they used. They jacked up one of the rear wheels of a farm tractor and strapped their tank to the side of that wheel. The tank was partially filled with water and gravel. They then let the tractor idle in first gear, slowly tumbling the tank allowing the gravel to clean the inside surfaces.
Another version of this is strapping it to a small electric cement mixer... you get the idea, depends on what is handy.

I used the Por15 tank kit and was happy with the cleaning results.
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