Tony;
Naval Jelly is an acid-based gel. It works pretty well but getting it all
over the inside of a small fuel tank isn't practical since it isn't a liquid
and doesn't "flow". Hydrochloric acid is widely available as a concrete
cleaner or "pool acid" and it should work OK. Pour some in the tank, cap it
and slosh it around for a while. Wear rubber gloves and eye protection-- the
SCTA won't allow seeing-eye dogs as passengers.
Do this a few times and then rinse the tank thoroughly twice. Do it a third
time and pour a whole box of baking soda into the tank with the water to
neutralize any remaining acid.
After cleaning the tank, I'd coat the inside of the clean tank with
"slushing compound" to prevent any further rust and to trap any loose
particles that might break loose and get into the fuel. You can get it from
Aircraft Spruce or other A/C supply houses.
Regards, Neil Tucson, AZ
-----Original Message-----
From: RACE427@aol.com [mailto:RACE427@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 8:40 AM
To: land-speed@autox.team.net
Subject: Fuel Tank rust Question
Hello everyone,
What is everyone using to disolve rust in a small fuel tank? It seems
that my old Mini Bike fuel tank is not that bad inside. Maybe some chemical
will
be able to disolve the rust and not leave any residue behind? I have
thought
of "Naval Jelly" but I do not know if there is something better out there
these days. Some Hi Tech Formula of some type? As always, thanks for
all of
your help!!
Tony G LI,NY
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