Best way to clean fuel tank, without removal.
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10/26/16 07:46 PM
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Guys, I have a one year only fuel tank that I cannot get any seals, rubbers, or sending unit, what is the best way to try and flush what is still in it and clear out the sender.
I know if I remove to clean, I will run into leaks and damage to the seals
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Re: Best way to clean fuel tank, without removal.
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Re: Best way to clean fuel tank, without removal.
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I've seen that sending unit but 76 and 77 tanks are seriously different, my understanding is that sender does not work on a 76 despite his ad.
I get conflicting opinions, on fitment but I will investigate into that part again. Thank you very much.
Where is the seal from?
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Re: Best way to clean fuel tank, without removal.
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Since it shows the seals etc are available I would highly suggest taking it out & getting it spot on clean. If it is real bad I would consider a new tank, (you're sure they ain't available anywhere?) As far as brands I've used Spectra from Canada several times. If I had to clean one out WO removing it I would hit it with the car wash wand then siphon out the sudsy water & repeat with clean water several times & siphon most of it out then a heater under it to evaporate the rest of the moisture. Just me if I could get a new tank I would as minute debris will cause havoc with carb systems no matter what filter you have
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Re: Best way to clean fuel tank, without removal.
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Not sure why you cannot retrofit the later, more common tank in?
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Re: Best way to clean fuel tank, without removal.
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If you end up only needing the gasket, http://www.rtspecialties.net/proddetail.asp?prod=1948757 Then again, i`m not sure if that is NOS but that is the correct part number. The sending unit is at the front lower part of the tank and the tank needs to be empty when removing the sending unit. It won`t be a issue for you since you are removing the tank as a assembly I assume. Do not use the aftermarket lock ring. They are flimsy at best and will cause issues. At me how I know, LOL. Use the old one if it`s in good shape or look for NOS. I believe the filler tube seal was still available from dodge last time I checked. I actually used a NOS sending unit seal because the aftermarket was a different rubber from OE and I didn`t trust it after the first mishap.
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Re: Best way to clean fuel tank, without removal.
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I am going to use either the berrymans 1 gallon cans of carb cleaner and fill the tank with that or methylene chloride, that should remove the varnish and sludge...
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