[diesel_mercedes] Re: Fuel Tank Cleaning

Actually , you should us a smaller abrasive as those mentioned won't
scrub the rust/dirt out of corners , pinchwelds and by internal
baffles .

I use BB's to very good effect .

Also , use Phosphoric Aid and water as solvent etc. won't dissolve
rust .

You can also use Molasses mixed 6 to 1 with water , this works well
but takes a _long_ time .

-Nate
Daniel wrote:
>
> Greetings,
>
> Chain. Now that's a good idea.
>
> The method I learned was add solvent, (kerosene) drop
> in about 500 marble sized nuts, bolts, washers, nails,
> or similar items. Then you get a kid's wagon and an
> ice cold twelve pack. Set tank on wagon. Move wagon
> back and forth with one hand while drinking beer with
> the other. Switch hands as needed to avoid fatigue and
> rotate tank periodically.
>
> If you can find the proper aged kid around, pay the
> kid a buck to do the wagon routine while you drink
> beer and supervise the periodic rotation of the tank.
>
> Enjoy!
> daniel ... "Liesel" '84 300D Turbo
>
>
> --- "Mark in Fort Collins, CO"
> <beeser750@...> wrote:
>
>
> ---------------------------------
>
>
> You know, if I had as much trouble as some of you with
> dirty tanks, I'd drain and remove the thing, put a
> length of chain and a gallon of solvent in it
> (gasoline or mineral spirits), then do the hippy-hippy
> shakes and the shimmy-shimmy coco bop with it. I'd
> finish up by dumping out the chain and solvent,
> rinsing it real good, and letting it sit in the sun
> for a day to dry. And be DONE with it!!
>
> Mark


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