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the best way to clean an old gas tank?

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Old May 22, 2010 | 03:42 PM
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the best way to clean an old gas tank?

i'm trying to get my 87 camaro running and about to drop in a brand new motor. i emptied out the gas tank a year ago and its been sitting. i'm about to put it back in but noticed a little bit of dust in the bottom.

what would be the best way to clean it out while its still out of the car?
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Old May 22, 2010 | 07:34 PM
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Re: the best way to clean an old gas tank?

a method i have used on marine & other gas tanks . slop/clean/wash with soap/ rinse good with water . when fumes are gone , purge/blow out with leaf blower . when fumes are gone , ck. again . maybe do again , good luck .
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Old May 22, 2010 | 08:13 PM
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Re: the best way to clean an old gas tank?

New gas and 1/4- gravel. Slosh dump done. LOL
OK so if its just dust just wash it out and blow it out with air to dry.
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Old May 25, 2010 | 08:58 PM
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Re: the best way to clean an old gas tank?

ok. thanks guys. i really appreciate it.
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