Don Jordan Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 It seems a lot easier to just go to a radiator shop and have them boil it out and for a little extra they will coat the inside. When you get the tank back it's all painted, clean, and pretty. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertKB Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 It seems a lot easier to just go to a radiator shop and have them boil it out and for a little extra they will coat the inside. When you get the tank back it's all painted, clean, and pretty. Ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swaluda1 Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 1 ,Gallon of Apple Cider Vinegar and 1 Gallon of Water. Add nuts and bolts Shake periodically. Let sit for 2 Day Shake, don't Stir then Empty and repeat process / However, A Radiator shop will cost a few bucks but clean it thourougly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd Posted October 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 I would take it to a reputable shop, usually a radiator place, and have them line the tank properly. It is not a job for amateurs and there are several steps that must be done to get a job where the lining does not slough off and cause major issues. Sometimes you need to spend money to save money. Sounds like the best idea. Besides I have to get my radiator done as well so might as well get both. Do radiator shops do gas tanks as well? So the stuff they put on the inside is meant for gas tanks or are we talking about them doing the same thing to the gas tank they would to any radiator using the same stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Horne Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 The problem I come across this summer when taking my steel wheels to bare metal, is that the wheels would form a light rust within a minute. The warm humid days are not a good time to have bare metal. I figured my fuel tank would do the same, that is why I coated the inside with kerosene... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstfish66 Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 maybe im wrong but im thinking a 70 plus year old tank,,,who knows how deep the rust is,,and boiling it out cant be doing the metal any good,,how close is the 70 year old metal to falling apart,, ??? i would perfer to keep my original tank,,if there is such a coating that wont let todays gas re rust it,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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