Hi,
Thanks for all the ideas.
The tank it self seems fine. We think a new one was fitted just before it got parked up for a decade and a bit!!
Think I'll try the nuts & old petrol thing and patience rather than a vacuum cleaner.....just in case.
I'll also have a look at the Frosts site.
The carbs ...
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- Tue Jan 03, 2012 2:30 pm
- Forum: Technical queries
- Topic: Cleaning out a petrol tank
- Replies: 7
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- Mon Jan 02, 2012 12:11 pm
- Forum: Technical queries
- Topic: Decent budget engine crane?
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Re: Decent budget engine crane?
Hi,
I bought one of the Clarke 1 tonne ones.
Used it to remove and replace the engines in a Riley Elf and a Mini Clubman Estate, while my friend used it on his Austin Sheerline.
Absolutely no problems and easy to use.
Rich
I bought one of the Clarke 1 tonne ones.
Used it to remove and replace the engines in a Riley Elf and a Mini Clubman Estate, while my friend used it on his Austin Sheerline.
Absolutely no problems and easy to use.
Rich
- Mon Jan 02, 2012 11:59 am
- Forum: Technical queries
- Topic: Cleaning out a petrol tank
- Replies: 7
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Cleaning out a petrol tank
Hi, I'm helping a friend restore a 1975 Triumph Dolomite.
We're at the strip down stage to assess just how much welding is required.
I've removed the fuel tank and there is about an inch of sludge/tar in the bottom. The inside of the tank seems sound where I've managed to scrap some of the sludge ...
We're at the strip down stage to assess just how much welding is required.
I've removed the fuel tank and there is about an inch of sludge/tar in the bottom. The inside of the tank seems sound where I've managed to scrap some of the sludge ...