Rust removal from fuel tank

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Rust removal from fuel tank

#1 Post by pstamper » Sun Jan 10, 2016 12:25 pm

I am using the electrolysis method on my old RD 350 tank and so far pretty impressed. This picture was from the second cleaning. I replaced the coat hanger and going for a few more hours this morning. I will mix some two stroke oil in the fuel and going to try the POR15 sealant since the tank was so bad. Hope to have it running later today after probably 15 plus years of sitting. Ignition set, new plugs, new heavy duty fuel filters, and we will see.

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Re: Rust removal from fuel tank

#2 Post by steveho » Sun Jan 10, 2016 12:43 pm

Thanks for sharing.
It looks pretty effective, better than filling the tank with small stones and shaking, or the vinegar method..!
Hope the 350 starts up without issue, fingers crossed. :grin:

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Re: Rust removal from fuel tank

#3 Post by pstamper » Sun Jan 10, 2016 12:59 pm

Worked really well. battery charger on 10 Amps. That picture was overnight. Going to pick battery up and put it back together.

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Re: Rust removal from fuel tank

#4 Post by two-stroke-brit » Sun Jan 10, 2016 3:06 pm

thanks for the link paul.
should be fun
She might not be pretty but always a fun ride !!

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#5 Post by pstamper » Sun Jan 10, 2016 4:51 pm

Zapped it one more time with new anode and looked like the other one. Have a filter to install inline. had a few leaks that I JB welded years ago. Tried my hand at soldering and it worked. I am going to use a heat gun to lay a few spots flatter so I can touch up. Does not leak so this is a good thing. Premix in the tank and hope to start in a short time.

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#6 Post by two-stroke-brit » Sun Jan 10, 2016 9:04 pm

good pic of the filter .
i used get a kick out of putting a sugar cube in a a spoon of tea and watch it soak it up.
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Re: Rust removal from fuel tank

#7 Post by pstamper » Sun Jan 10, 2016 9:21 pm

And it lives. Took it out and ran fine. Needs a lot of TLC. No front brake, can not find key so hot wired, but ran fine. No more letting it sit for 10 plus years. I heard you could install a DT 175 swing arm directly into the frame.

SHORT VIDEO OF START UP

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