Fuel Tank Cleaner

Blue_Heron · #1 09-22-2009, 09:52 PM

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

gofastsandman · #2 09-23-2009, 09:42 AM

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

NoBones · #3 09-23-2009, 12:00 PM

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

Blue_Heron · #4 09-23-2009, 02:28 PM

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.

gss036 · #5 09-23-2009, 02:52 PM

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.

pl99 · #6 09-23-2009, 03:02 PM

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

Blue_Heron · #7 09-23-2009, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Are you going to wrap the tank and epoxy it..

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

stumpie2 · #8 09-23-2009, 07:52 PM

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