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08-07-2021, 10:41 PM | #1 |
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Gas tank conundrum/help.
I have gas gauge out.
Problem is, the TANK threads are gummed badly with some “sealer”. Need suggestions on how to get the tank threads clean…..without all the sealer ending up inside the tank ! Or should I just try to reseat the gauge with the crud still there ? |
08-07-2021, 11:41 PM | #2 |
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Re: Gas tank conundrum/help.
I'd remove the sealer. Have you tried lacquer thinner?
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08-08-2021, 12:21 AM | #3 |
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Re: Gas tank conundrum/help.
After lacquer thinner, go nuclear, urethane reducer.
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08-08-2021, 04:28 AM | #4 |
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Re: Gas tank conundrum/help.
Depending on the sealer used, lacquer thinner is not going to faze it. You will need to use a thread cleaner or chaser to ‘cut’ the sealer out.
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08-08-2021, 06:34 AM | #5 |
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Re: Gas tank conundrum/help.
Dremel wire brush may work. They shed wires so be careful to clean up afterwards with a shop vac.
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08-08-2021, 08:02 AM | #6 |
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08-08-2021, 09:39 AM | #7 |
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Re: Gas tank conundrum/help.
Be careful using a shop vac around gas fumes!!
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08-08-2021, 10:09 AM | #8 |
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08-08-2021, 10:31 AM | #9 |
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Re: Gas tank conundrum/help.
Ditto,
How about a fitting for the gas cap opening and use low pressure air into the tank.
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08-08-2021, 01:57 PM | #10 |
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Re: Gas tank conundrum/help.
I would run a string thru the opening and catch it from the inside. Once caught I would either find a rubber stopper or have some one cut me a cone shaped form on a wooden dowel on a lathe. I would thread an eye screw into the stopper and pull it into place closing the opening. Next I would find a dental hygienists set of picks and attack the coating.
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08-08-2021, 02:35 PM | #11 |
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Re: Gas tank conundrum/help.
Anyone with a good tank contemplating using a sealer should read this thread!
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08-08-2021, 04:18 PM | #12 | |
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I’ve been thru A tank restoration and gas gauge repair thru the decades. This is a worst/first for me. NOTE: This tank has a little fuel in it yet…. EVEN IF IT ONLY HAD FUNES, DO NOT USE anything that uses electricity and/ or can make a spark… around this tank. May be the LAST thing you ever do in this life !! If this has to be explained to anyone… well !!! |
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08-08-2021, 04:22 PM | #13 | |
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In other words, no plug holding room, at all ! |
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08-08-2021, 04:34 PM | #14 | |
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I tried using a long nozzle , on air hose. Bent nozzle to point to gauge opening… to blow loose stuff into car. Might work if I can get help operating air hose. Not possible for one person ( me) operation. However, this may be only viable method…. To keep junk from going into tank. This tank is with perfect paint, and clean inside. Hate to have to remove it, as that will cause a mess. |
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08-08-2021, 04:42 PM | #15 | |
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I agree about them ‘throwing’ wire. Ever had such wire(s) … stick in your face and arms.. yikes… I have not fun ! ALWAYS wear face /eye protection !! |
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08-08-2021, 04:51 PM | #16 | |
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I thot that … maybe taking/using a discarded old gauge threaded part, use with cleaner, etc… screw in out to break up some. Keep in mind the goal…. To NOT get any junk in tank. |
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08-08-2021, 05:10 PM | #17 |
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If you get a little in the tank, flush it out!
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08-09-2021, 05:52 AM | #18 | |
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08-09-2021, 08:30 AM | #19 |
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The rotating brushes with the brass wires will not spark.
I did not thing about the fumes when suggesting a shop vac. Probably a bad idea to use the shop vac.
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08-09-2021, 09:47 AM | #20 |
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A tooth brush and acetone might do the job .
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