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Rust in gas tank

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chuck hahn said:
take the gasket and use a Sharpy thru the holes to mark their locations, draw around the perimeter and your in like Flynn.
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Thanks! I just got the fuel sending unit out. The innermost screws were pretty badly rusted but came out with some gentle persuasion. I'm thinking of trying the vinegar solution first and see how that goes once hubby makes me some covers.
 
Take a bucket or plastic bin that will hold the sending unit and cover it with vinegar for a few days..

If you look at the cover on the unit, youll see 3 little bent over tabs. Carefully lift those and the cover will come off exposing the inner workings. Once it has soaked, take a soft toot brush and some carb spray and clean it all up inside. then replace the cover and reset the tabs.
 
chuck hahn said:
Take a bucket or plastic bin that will hold the sending unit and cover it with vinegar for a few days..

If you look at the cover on the unit, youll see 3 little bent over tabs. Carefully lift those and the cover will come off exposing the inner workings. Once it has soaked, take a soft toot brush and some carb spray and clean it all up inside. then replace the cover and reset the tabs.
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Will do. I just brushed some of the rust off the outside of the sending unit and I can see the tabs now :).
 
Use evapo-rust. It is the same stuff Yamaha use to sell. We used a quart , and then filled the tank with water right up to the neck. Make sure tank is fairly level to avoid air pockets. Rinse thoroughly with water. rinse again with gas treatment that absorbs water or set in front of a fan with halogen light for heat to evaporate. I worked at a dealer for years, don't line your tank with kreem. Some of the new products listed here may work, but I have no experience with them
 
limeex2 said:
Use evapo-rust. It is the same stuff Yamaha use to sell. We used a quart , and then filled the tank with water right up to the neck. Make sure tank is fairly level to avoid air pockets. Rinse thoroughly with water. rinse again with gas treatment that absorbs water or set in front of a fan with halogen light for heat to evaporate. I worked at a dealer for years, don't line your tank with kreem. Some of the new products listed here may work, but I have no experience with them
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Thanks! I appreciate the input :). Tomorrow, I start the derusting process.
 
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