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12-06-2021, 01:53 PM | #1 |
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Storing a Gas Tank - Prep?
I have a Dennis Carpenter gas tank in a cardboard box that was purchased about two years ago. It won't be installed in the 34 pickup for probably another year. Any suggestions on putting something in the tank while it is in storage to prevent rust?
It's going to be stored in it's cardboard box and placed in the truck bed outside which has a tarp over it. I was thinking of something to swish around and not have any appreciable fluid in it. Kerosene? Any other ideas? I do not want to coat it with any tank sealer. Cheers, John |
12-06-2021, 02:26 PM | #2 |
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Re: Storing a Gas Tank - Prep?
I would find a better place for storage. Temp changes outside promote moisture.Put it in a plastic bag before the box. Kerosene mixed with some oil should give it some protection.
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12-06-2021, 06:26 PM | #3 |
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Re: Storing a Gas Tank - Prep?
I agree with Marko, that storing the tank outside is not the way to go. If it was me I would plug all the holes and dump in three or four quarts of oil and slosh it all around. From time to time I would rotate the tank. When it's time to use it, drain the oil and slosh around some gasoline to clean it out. Humidity and raw steel don't get along.
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12-06-2021, 07:10 PM | #4 |
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Re: Storing a Gas Tank - Prep?
They sell fogging oil in spray cans, maybe that would protect the tank. Store it indoors.
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12-07-2021, 12:25 PM | #5 |
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Thank you everyone! John |
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