[Healeys] Non-Healey (but still relevant!) - Fuel tank cleaning

[Bob Spidell]

... Or, try one of the cleaner/etchers from Bill Hirsch, Eastwood, etc.

On 8/19/2015 10:12 AM, Bob Spidell wrote:
> Not exactly the answer to your question--and most of us prefer to do 
> it ourselves where possible--but it looks like you're going to have 
> your hands full with this project (can't imagine parts would be easy 
> to source).  Why not 'farm out' the gas tank to one of the commercial 
> cleaning/repair outfits while you attend to other issues?
>
> Bob
>
> On 8/19/2015 9:03 AM, mike brooks wrote:
>> It a - picture of Bristol 403 attached. I've only paid "poor" price 
>> for it. I'm intending to do most of the work myself. The superleggera 
>> frame and aluminium cladding is basically sound as is the chassis. 
>> It's just all very tatty. The original straight six engine runs but 
>> I'm having to dismantle just about everything else. The plan is to 
>> get everything working and them assess how much I'm prepared to spend 
>> on the paintwork and interior. Meanwhile, still looking for help on 
>> the tank cleaning!
>>
>> Mike Brooks.
>>
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>> *From*:"I Erbs" <eyera3 at gmail.com>
>> *Date*:Wed, 19 Aug, 2015 at 4:47 pm
>> *Subject*:Re: [Healeys] Non-Healey (but still relevant!) - Fuel tank 
>> cleaning
>>
>> Good luck with the project.  I was just looking at the prices of 
>> Bristols. They are beyond my wallet, not my dreams. Would love to see 
>> photos.
>>
>> Mr. Ira Erbs
>>
>> On Aug 19, 2015 6:58 AM, "mike brooks" <hypercubic at yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>>     I've just acquired a stablemate for the 100 - it's a 1953 Bristol
>>     403 that has been languishing
>>     under a tarpaulin in a neighbour's garden after being evicted
>>     from his mother-in-law's garage.
>>     I couldn't bear to see it deteriorate further so I now have a
>>     real project on my hands. My
>>     question concerns advice on the best method to clean stuck and
>>     loose petrol solids from
>>     the tank which is aluminium. It is not leaking. I guess there
>>     will be several list members who have
>>     experience and can advise. Thanks in advance
>>
>>     Mike Brooks
>>     '56 BN2
>>     '53 Bristol 403
>>     Reply to: mike.brooks at alumni.warwick.ac.uk
>>

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