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Rust in the fuel tank
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<blockquote data-quote="Albervin" data-source="post: 2403" data-attributes="member: 586"><p><strong>Rust in tank</strong></p><p></p><p>There are several phosphoric acid products available. I think "Killrust" or similar is the best product. Empty tank & flush with a high pressure water blaster (remove petrol taps first). Lay in hot Aussie sun for a day.</p><p>Plug tap holes with cork or wax. Pour about 500 ml of the antirust solution into tank & wear safety glasses & acid resistant gloves. Put petrol cap on tank & GENTLY slosh around for 10 minutes. Repeat the agitation a couple of times, remembering to turn tank in 360º in all directions. Drain into a suitable container. Lay out in hot Aussie sun for a day. Job done! If you want to be really keen (over $100) use POR15 or KREEM tank treatment. These products are great if there is a pin prick hole somewhere BUT a waste of money if you just have a mild rust problem. The killrust treatment can be repeated every 3 or 4 years if required. The phosphoric acid converts Ferrous oxide to Ferric oxide (I think) then leaves a polymer coat that inhibits further oxidation (rust). Anyway what you are doing is the opposite of oxidation (Loss of electrons) called Reduction (donation of electrons). End result is a neutral metal.</p><p>Amazing what you can remember when you put the brain into gear!!!</p><p><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Albervin, post: 2403, member: 586"] [b]Rust in tank[/b] There are several phosphoric acid products available. I think "Killrust" or similar is the best product. Empty tank & flush with a high pressure water blaster (remove petrol taps first). Lay in hot Aussie sun for a day. Plug tap holes with cork or wax. Pour about 500 ml of the antirust solution into tank & wear safety glasses & acid resistant gloves. Put petrol cap on tank & GENTLY slosh around for 10 minutes. Repeat the agitation a couple of times, remembering to turn tank in 360º in all directions. Drain into a suitable container. Lay out in hot Aussie sun for a day. Job done! If you want to be really keen (over $100) use POR15 or KREEM tank treatment. These products are great if there is a pin prick hole somewhere BUT a waste of money if you just have a mild rust problem. The killrust treatment can be repeated every 3 or 4 years if required. The phosphoric acid converts Ferrous oxide to Ferric oxide (I think) then leaves a polymer coat that inhibits further oxidation (rust). Anyway what you are doing is the opposite of oxidation (Loss of electrons) called Reduction (donation of electrons). End result is a neutral metal. Amazing what you can remember when you put the brain into gear!!! ;) [/QUOTE]
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