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goose19726 · 11-07-2005, 08:11 AM

i pulled the gas rank from my 67 and discovered that somewhere over the years it has been used as a nesting area for a large number of wasps that built their nests from mud any advice on cleaning the tank out or does anyone in oklahoma know of a local shop that will clean the tank for me thanks for your help

**kwmech** · 11-07-2005, 10:58 AM

Usually any good radiator shop can clean it out for you.

cdowns · 11-07-2005, 11:12 AM

the rad shop is the best easiest way to go//you can get not bad results by removing sender and using a power washer to loosen stuff up

TruckinDaddy · 11-07-2005, 03:04 PM

I got quoted about $75 by a couple of radiator shops. Some of them can do a sealer afterwards for another $75.

I think I am going to try the power washer first, though.

shifty · 11-07-2005, 03:08 PM

Someone suggested if you really are masochistic and/or cheap and refuse to use a radiator shop, you can blast the inside of it to the best of your ability, toss some river rocks inside it, roll it around in the yard a little bit, slosh a gallon of diesel around in it (roll it around in the yard, dump it again), then slosh around a couple bottles of rubbing alcohol really good to dilute excess water, dump it and let it air dry for a couple of days - this will remove all of the water from the tank.

honestly, from what i understand, radiator shop is the fastest, easiest way to do it and the one close to me quoted $60 to clean and seal it.

Longhorn Man · 11-07-2005, 03:29 PM

If you can get your hands on a steam cleaner, and steam it out for a couple hrs, that'll get all the rust and crap out, then you pretty much need to seal it with something.
That's how we do it in our rad shop at work.

supermanox · 11-07-2005, 09:06 PM

I've used the rock method a couple times on an old mustang gas tank, and on my 72 GMC gas tank. But I would try the steaming method afterwards for a proper clean.

goose19726 · 11-08-2005, 08:26 AM

thanks for ya'lls help

11-07-2005, 08:11 AM	#1
goose19726 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: harrah ok Posts: 57	gas tank cleaning i pulled the gas rank from my 67 and discovered that somewhere over the years it has been used as a nesting area for a large number of wasps that built their nests from mud any advice on cleaning the tank out or does anyone in oklahoma know of a local shop that will clean the tank for me thanks for your help

11-07-2005, 10:58 AM	#2
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,650	Re: gas tank cleaning Usually any good radiator shop can clean it out for you.

11-07-2005, 11:12 AM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: gas tank cleaning the rad shop is the best easiest way to go//you can get not bad results by removing sender and using a power washer to loosen stuff up __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

11-07-2005, 03:04 PM	#4
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Re: gas tank cleaning I got quoted about $75 by a couple of radiator shops. Some of them can do a sealer afterwards for another $75. I think I am going to try the power washer first, though. __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page

11-07-2005, 03:08 PM	#5
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: gas tank cleaning Someone suggested if you really are masochistic and/or cheap and refuse to use a radiator shop, you can blast the inside of it to the best of your ability, toss some river rocks inside it, roll it around in the yard a little bit, slosh a gallon of diesel around in it (roll it around in the yard, dump it again), then slosh around a couple bottles of rubbing alcohol really good to dilute excess water, dump it and let it air dry for a couple of days - this will remove all of the water from the tank. honestly, from what i understand, radiator shop is the fastest, easiest way to do it and the one close to me quoted $60 to clean and seal it. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

11-07-2005, 03:29 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: gas tank cleaning If you can get your hands on a steam cleaner, and steam it out for a couple hrs, that'll get all the rust and crap out, then you pretty much need to seal it with something. That's how we do it in our rad shop at work.

11-07-2005, 09:06 PM	#7
supermanox Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 36	Re: gas tank cleaning I've used the rock method a couple times on an old mustang gas tank, and on my 72 GMC gas tank. But I would try the steaming method afterwards for a proper clean. __________________ -Mike Cooper Asheville NC 1972 GMC Sierra Grande (Stock) 1972 Chevy (Not so much stock)

11-08-2005, 08:26 AM	#8
goose19726 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: harrah ok Posts: 57	Re: gas tank cleaning thanks for ya'lls help



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