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cleaning gas tank out

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by jeep peep69, Dec 8, 2007.

  1. Dec 8, 2007
    jeep peep69

    jeep peep69 Member

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    looking for any suggestions on how to clean rust out of inside of my gas tank. thanks
     
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    bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

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    Well......when I did mine I put a quart of gas in it and about 2-3 of small gravel (clean) and shook shook shook, then repeated the process untill the gas started coming out clean. It worked amazingly well for me..YMMV
    Jim S.
     
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    russo

    russo Hope is not a method

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    Took mine to a radiator shop and had it done. I think it was about 30 bucks.
     
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    wilson

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    I did the gravel thing with a rusty John Deere gas tank sure got a lot of rust out, but also found some holes.
     
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    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    If the tank is good enough to save taking it to a radiator shop is the way to go. It's worth the money to have it cleaned and coated.
     
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    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    :iagree:

    Gas and gravel may work, but it's also a very good way to blow yourself up. One spark is all it takes..
     
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    StraightToPlaid

    StraightToPlaid Ludicrous speed!!!!

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    The radiator shops I've been to have always been hard up for work, they'll do it cheap and have it back to you fast.
     
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  8. Dec 9, 2007
    1960willyscj5

    1960willyscj5 Well-Known Member

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    Only in the winter time here in Arizona. Radiator shops are really slammed when the temp get s above 95ºF , which is usually anytime after the 15th of February.R)
     
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    windyhill

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    x2. and cheap! I did this a couple of times. I don't think I even used gas and it still worked fine. When the gravel comes out clean with no varnish or rust on it your done.:)
     
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    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    I don't think anyone would deny that it works, but any pitting will remain and unless coated rust won't hesitate to come back quickly.
     
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  11. Dec 10, 2007
    66cj5

    66cj5 Jeep with no name

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    I think i would use marbles instead of rocks.
     
    66cj5, Dec 10, 2007
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