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by paintmonkey
Tue Jan 03, 2012 2:30 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Cleaning out a petrol tank
Replies: 7
Views: 1744

Re: Cleaning out a petrol tank

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 ...
by paintmonkey
Mon Jan 02, 2012 12:11 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Decent budget engine crane?
Replies: 4
Views: 1551

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
by paintmonkey
Mon Jan 02, 2012 11:59 am
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Cleaning out a petrol tank
Replies: 7
Views: 1744

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 ...