gas tank cleaning,

[Brat]

ok ive been into my four carbs numerous times, i did a search and saw TK? is that a product or local shop?
does anyone have a good way to clean a gas tank...? apparently bad gas and a tank thats dirty are the reasons i have to rebuid my carbs repeatedly? the tank was sitting for two to three years... i recently sprayed the heck out of it with carb cleaner, it didnt do the trick. just temporarily fixed the issue. does anyone do gas tank cleaning? for the fellow on a budget? im getting tired of rebuilding the carbs twice a week..... thanks guys/gals.
brat

[Spy007]

A budget is definately not a friendly thing to have when you want someone to clean the tank for you. Its best left to a weekend project if possible since you are practically taking the tank apart, plugging all the fuel lines, taking all the parts off the tank and draining it. Then cleaning it out multiple times with different solutions and then putting it all back together. Shop labor is really where the spendy part is since the actual cleaning solvents arent too badly priced.

Time is money!

[Spy007]

Here is a nice little walkthrough if you wanna know what you are getting into.

http://www.oldrice.com/gas_tank_cleaning.htm

Also, definately look into replacing the hoses when you do this as there will be sludge buildup in there as well.

[Brat]

hey spy thanks for the insight. yeah a budget is i, and i am on the budget... im buying a turbo and well thats draining into my budget.
that is a good lil uhh, step by step process to use to clean the tank. looks like im gettin dirty... lol. i really appreciate that lead on cleaning it. good looking out spy!
Brat

[Spy007]

Ooooh.. yeah, definately get that gas problem sorted out before you add boost to the engine.

Good luck with it. If you need any help or anything, lemmie know... im always down for helpin people out. Cant say ive done this particular thing myself... but hell... beer always helps!

[Brat]

oh no this turbo's for my car, damn oil seal went out... and turbos are expensive...
im working on this gas tank thing on my bike and i beleive a bad seal around the bowls of my carbs is causing to run rich..i beleive... but im not good with carbs so this is just a guess. im going to try to order new carb bowl gaskets tommarrow, im expecting them to say they are discontinued...

[Mac020]

Fuel filter?

[mclarke]

The turbo for your car, does the wheel just have play in it? or did your seize it up.

[TFOGGuys]

Cheap tank cleaning: Wash the inside with Dawn and hot! water, then fill to the top with white vinegar(Sam's club or Costco, about $2 a gallon) and allow to sit for at least 3 days. Empty out the vinegar and rinse repeatedly with clean water until it runs out clean. Rinse with MEK or Acetone to help remove any residual water (do NOT get this stuff on the paint!). Allow to dry thoroughly before reinstalling.

[Brat]

tfog , thanks i will be looking into this.
and mclarke, no the oil seals out when the bov vents oil goes everywere.. so the oil seals out, it has 200,000 miles on it, i say it lasted.. lol. but i am having a helluva time finding another... ihi rhb5 vj11, that is in the condition i want.
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[Brat]

mac i am thinking of one of those glass numbers and putting it inline. seems like a good idea you know? i just need to get it done ....