Fuel Tank Cleaner
 

Anybody got a product they would recommend for cleaning out fuel tanks with varnish in them? I'm thinking something like carburetor cleaner, but in a jug instead of a spray can. I'll probably need several gallons.
Thanks,
Dave

Re: Fuel Tank Cleaner
 

Startron shock load,
Carry a spare filter and strap wrench. I`m on my 3rd after 75 hrs. 1st one was lllllloaded w/ what looked like raw sewage after 30 hrs.
GFS

Re: Fuel Tank Cleaner
 

If you have a local raditor shop they should be able to foam the tank for cleaning it. Also Discount Auto and
Autozone carry a carb cleaner in gallon cans that will
wash away the varnish.

See ya, Ken

Re: Fuel Tank Cleaner
 

Thanks, guys. I've got them out of the boat, so the gallon size carb cleaner looks like the way to go. Unless they've got it in a 5 gal can... I'll check at Discount Auto Parts on the way home.

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Re: Fuel Tank Cleaner
 

After you get them cleaned inside, use a putty knife and stainless wire brush to clean the outside. Then pressure test the tanks. They do look like they have corrosion.

Re: Fuel Tank Cleaner
 

all good ideas I have to do the same... Are you going to wrap the tank and epoxy it..

Re: Fuel Tank Cleaner
 

Yep. Just a thin layer, 10oz. cloth and epoxy laminating resin.

Re: Fuel Tank Cleaner
 

i have found that napa or car quest auto parts stores sell 5 gal tin "buckets" of carb or parts cleaners.