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jimTN · 12-24-2022, 04:16 PM

What's the recommended chemical to clean the gage tube, connecting tube and hex tube?

DavidG · 12-24-2022, 05:07 PM

I use metal prep (diluted phosphoric acid). Patience is also a key ingredient when it comes to the tiny connecting tubing.

jimTN · 12-25-2022, 07:33 AM

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Thanks David. I have a new tube I could use but not quite ready to go thru all that. I have successfully redone my 32 and 29 Packard but this one seems really stubborn.

12-24-2022, 04:16 PM	#1
jimTN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Powell, TN Posts: 2,514	Cleaning the hydrostatic fuel gage What's the recommended chemical to clean the gage tube, connecting tube and hex tube?

12-24-2022, 05:07 PM	#2
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,123	Re: Cleaning the hydrostatic fuel gage I use metal prep (diluted phosphoric acid). Patience is also a key ingredient when it comes to the tiny connecting tubing.

12-25-2022, 07:33 AM	#3
jimTN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Powell, TN Posts: 2,514	Re: Cleaning the hydrostatic fuel gage Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks David. I have a new tube I could use but not quite ready to go thru all that. I have successfully redone my 32 and 29 Packard but this one seems really stubborn.