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Xamon Member
Joined: Sep 18, 2012 Posts: 589 Location: South East Saskatchewan
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Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2014 3:32 pm Post subject: Advise regarding fuel tank |
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So ROBCDN3 invited me along to a barn find. Nice guy and I think we had a rather interesting morning digging out jeep bits. Anyways we both picked up a few part one of mine was this fuel tank.
and after looking in this neck I figured I would have to refloor it.
but then I pulled the pickup and sender cover and found this
so the question is, two fold, is this actualy the correct tank and what is the best way to get rid of the rust? _________________ Carievale Saskatchewan Canada
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Dirtryder Member
Joined: Nov 22, 2013 Posts: 8 Location: Waterdown ON
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Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:08 pm Post subject: |
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My M38 tank wasn't quite that bad but I had it sand blasted, repaired and lined on the inside at a place in Toronto called Gas Tank Exchange.
http://gastankexchange.com/products-services/
It wasn't cheap but it meant I could keep the original tank and cheaper than a reproduction tank. _________________ Justin R.
'52 M38 CDN |
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MODIFIED Member
Joined: Mar 28, 2008 Posts: 353 Location: BrOoKlYn
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Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2014 6:34 pm Post subject: |
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Do a search for "electrolytic rust removal" or look into a product called "EvapoRust"
Personally, I'd avoid sandblasting. Aside from it's potentially aggressive nature, there remains the risk of any residual abrasive and entrapped particles remaining in the tank and migrating through your fuel system.
Regardless of your adopted method, a good post boil-out at a radiator shop or pressure wash will aid removal of any de-rusting residue prior to immediate service or re-plating. _________________ Always Looking for M170 Parts and bits |
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billybob Member
Joined: Apr 20, 2011 Posts: 254 Location: mid missouri
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Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2014 10:02 pm Post subject: fuel tank |
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I went the molasses route. I know it sounds stupid but it did a very good job It takes a while but it is very inexpensive. U-Tube has several videos on it. After I got it clean I used a red tank sealer from O-Reillys and I am very pleased with the results. |
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Xamon Member
Joined: Sep 18, 2012 Posts: 589 Location: South East Saskatchewan
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Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2014 6:59 am Post subject: |
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I have used evapo-rust and read about the other two. A lot of the rust in the pictures is not visible to the naked eye, even the crusty stuff near the inlet looks to be more surface. I may have to give the molasses one a try though, it does sound the least expensive way to go. Thanks guys.
Oh does anyone have the dimensions for the strap that should be attached to the tank, it has a mark in the spot it should be but no strap. _________________ Carievale Saskatchewan Canada
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Joined: Mar 28, 2008 Posts: 353 Location: BrOoKlYn
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Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2014 9:15 am Post subject: |
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The molasses works well for the $. check your local feed stores for dry livestock grade molasses.... The avg price for a 50# bag @ $25.00 US
The trick with molasses and Evaporust is heat. Heating the solution will accelerate the process of rust removal.
good luck. _________________ Always Looking for M170 Parts and bits |
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billybob Member
Joined: Apr 20, 2011 Posts: 254 Location: mid missouri
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Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2014 9:24 am Post subject: fuel tank |
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I got my molasses at my local farm and livestock feed supplier. It is the type they use to mix with their feed. I paid about $1.50 a gallon. They will probably have it in a large bulk tank so you will need to take a couple empty gallon paints cans, a 5 gallon bucket. Anything with a large mouth. After I soaked my tank I rinsed it good then poured in about another gallon and then I added about a half gallon of "pea" gravel. I then mounted it to a jig on my concrete mixer and let it spin for about 30 minutes. It took a while to get all the gravel out but it turned out really good at little expense just a little time consuming. [ I can already see guys laughing and pointing fingers at Me in the background.] |
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wesk Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 04, 2005 Posts: 16256 Location: Wisconsin
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billybob Member
Joined: Apr 20, 2011 Posts: 254 Location: mid missouri
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Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2014 10:52 am Post subject: fuel tank |
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One mistake I made with the pea gravel is that I should have screened out the smaller particles. Some of the smaller stuff got trapped in the tight areas and was a bear to get out. |
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wesk Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 04, 2005 Posts: 16256 Location: Wisconsin
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billybob Member
Joined: Apr 20, 2011 Posts: 254 Location: mid missouri
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Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2014 12:28 pm Post subject: fuel tank |
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Wes, I agree. We all have to live and learn. |
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Xamon Member
Joined: Sep 18, 2012 Posts: 589 Location: South East Saskatchewan
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OKCM38CDN Member
Joined: Feb 17, 2012 Posts: 530 Location: Del City, OK
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Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 4:02 pm Post subject: |
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Rent one for the weekend...
I am thinking along the same lines...I have a tank that needs cleaning...
Also small clean gravel is available at anyplace that sells aquariums (same stuff used in the bottom of tanks) _________________ Hal, KB1ZQ
TSGT, USAF (Ret)
1952 M-38 CDN CAR 52-31313
1952 M-100 Strick #104
1951 Willys Wagon (For Sale)
1954 Willys M38A1 201001205
Tornado Alley
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Joined: Mar 28, 2008 Posts: 353 Location: BrOoKlYn
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Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 4:29 pm Post subject: |
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Not to over-think this, but why not?
Rent a robust concrete or surface mount vibrator and clamp the gas tank that is filled with the river stones and solution of choice. Turn on the switch ...have a beer, or two or three ...rotate the tank...proceed to beer.......repeat. _________________ Always Looking for M170 Parts and bits |
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Xamon Member
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