08-19-2019, 02:50 PM | #1 |
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rust in tank
hello read past ford barn threads on this subject- i am thinking of trying electrolysis
1. but instead of just 1 central electrode-3 electrodes , 1 in center and 1 in each baffle 2. does anyone have a cross section picture of a tank so i ca see where to locate the the 2 baffle electrodes? 3. i thoughgt that i would dril 3/4" holes in the area of baffles and put the electrode thru the holes and give it a try if i can find out where the baffle areas are--plus to electrodes and negaive to the tank |
08-19-2019, 03:42 PM | #2 |
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Re: rust in tank
Brent posted some. Bob
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08-19-2019, 04:12 PM | #3 |
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Re: rust in tank
Hallo Bob,
I know, it's not exactly the topic. But I notice the baffles in the pictures. There are none in the tank of my '28 and I do not see any old sweat marks where they could have sat.
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I have no experience with electrolysis but have heard good things about it. For something like the gas tank, it is not a bad idea as the only way to get it completely clean is to cut it open which many don't want to do for good reason. Furthermore, I have had heard stories of the backyard mechanics ruining good tanks by blasting sand into them, which can warp the sheet metal and you will probably never get all the sand out.
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08-20-2019, 04:18 PM | #8 |
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Make sure it is just rust. I got a surprise when I soaked my tank in evaporust for weeks and it barely touched it.
When rinsing it out with the power washer I hit it hard enough to lift the tank sealer that had been applied over the rust. Could not even see it. Still working on that one......
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