cleaning a fuel tank

[matchan]

Hi All,

I have a nice green tank for fluffy, problem is its been sitting around for ages (12months+) with a bit of old fuel in it.

I can pull the tap of and clean but the manual states to "wash" the tank internally with a high flash point solvent. Not sure what to use or where to get it, any ideas?

Cheers
Matt

[timmyrocks]

i use some kero or metho and give it a good swish around in there, both will be fine if a bits left over and get mixed in with the fuel

supercheap will help u

[newzthou]

avgas?

[oldman]

Brake fluid works well at removing any excess rust. It needs to sit for a couple of days, however. Very hard on paint and fuel pumps so be carefull.

[matchan]

I'll give kero a bash, cheers Tim.

Matt

[robracer]

Oh & Matt when you are done leave her in the sun...... in this heat any left over liquid's should evaporate pretty quick

[matchan]

thanks for the tip Rob!