Vintage gas tank
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Chemical cleaning:
Phosphoric acid: Fill the tank with a solution of phosphoric acid, cover the opening, and shake to coat the entire interior. Let it sit for the recommended time (usually 10-15 minutes), then drain completely and flush with water to remove any remaining chemicals. Let it dry completely before sealing.
Other options: Depending on the severity of rust, you might consider using a commercial rust removal product designed for fuel tanks.
You can look on Youtube as well for more ways. A quick look on Google you can find sealers designed for gas tanks.
Phosphoric acid: Fill the tank with a solution of phosphoric acid, cover the opening, and shake to coat the entire interior. Let it sit for the recommended time (usually 10-15 minutes), then drain completely and flush with water to remove any remaining chemicals. Let it dry completely before sealing.
Other options: Depending on the severity of rust, you might consider using a commercial rust removal product designed for fuel tanks.
You can look on Youtube as well for more ways. A quick look on Google you can find sealers designed for gas tanks.
Breeze3at
Experienced Member
A good product to treat rust is OSPHO, it contains phosphoric acid. Hard to find in some locals, ACE hardware in my town carries it. Pretty much use it as above instructions. There are also rust products that are more environmentally friendly avail at local auto parts stores, but I've not had much experience with them.
Hi, thanks so much for the info! One more question, if you had a bike that had not ran since 1972 and is in good condition, what would you fix first? Thanks again for your time,
Hi, I was able to find this product and it seems pretty good. Thanks so much for the info!
If it were me i'd work at getting it running first. Fresh oil, new plugs and wires, clean gas, new battery and most likely a rebuild on the carb. If it turns over and you have spark and fuel it will run.
Before trying to start it you may want to pull the plugs and squirt a little oil in the cylinders and turn it over a bit to lube the walls. JMHO.
Hi, I'm back restoring my 72 Superglide, which still has the original tires. I have to put new tires on but I'm wanting to keep the bike as original as possible. The original tires are Goodyear Low Profile MM90-19(front) and 5.10-16 for the rear. With so many options these days, any suggestions regarding what tires would be the best riding while keeping the tires as original as possible would be much appreciated. Also, should I stay with Goodyear?? Thanks for your time.
Thanks for the info. I think I'll look into Michelin's.