Second question: Getting metal shavings out of gas tank?
04-22-2006, 12:00 PM
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Second question: Getting metal shavings out of gas tank?
Bought a used gas tank off ebay to replace my dented tank. Started prepping it today for paint and realized you HAVE to have the key to get the gas cap out. Well, of course it didn't come with a key, so I drilled the bitch out.
Now I have millions of shavings in the tank. I rinsed with water for quite some time and got a lot out, but there is difinetely a good collection still left in there. My next step is my magnetic extend-o-matic tool which I'm sure will help.
Any other suggestions? I'm guessing metal shavings in the gas is probably very bad idea.
Now I have millions of shavings in the tank. I rinsed with water for quite some time and got a lot out, but there is difinetely a good collection still left in there. My next step is my magnetic extend-o-matic tool which I'm sure will help.
Any other suggestions? I'm guessing metal shavings in the gas is probably very bad idea.
04-22-2006, 06:40 PM
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Re: Second question: Getting metal shavings out of gas tank? (hybridcrx)
Oh come on...no body has any suggestions for me?????
What if I put a fatty magnet inside the gas tank...think that would suffice?
What if I put a fatty magnet inside the gas tank...think that would suffice?
04-22-2006, 06:41 PM
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Re: Second question: Getting metal shavings out of gas tank? (hybridcrx)
mechanics have flexible extendable magnets, use one of those....along with an LED light to see wtf your doing.
04-22-2006, 06:45 PM
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Re: Second question: Getting metal shavings out of gas tank? (ScareyH22A)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ScareyH22A »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">High pressure air?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeh a ******* would work...
Yeh a ******* would work...
04-23-2006, 09:43 AM
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Re: Second question: Getting metal shavings out of gas tank? (DusterDC5)
That was my next step - compressed air and a vacuum.
Using a magnet to pull out the shavings wasn't working so well. The magnet would just slam against the tank and then I'd have to yank it to dislodge it.
A co-worker of mine made a good point - the fuel filter is inline before the engine, so if nothing else, change it out a week after I install this gas tank just to be safe.
Using a magnet to pull out the shavings wasn't working so well. The magnet would just slam against the tank and then I'd have to yank it to dislodge it.
A co-worker of mine made a good point - the fuel filter is inline before the engine, so if nothing else, change it out a week after I install this gas tank just to be safe.
04-23-2006, 11:08 AM
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Re: Second question: Getting metal shavings out of gas tank? (hybridcrx)
I would use air AND change the filter after running a tank of gas through it 
Prolly due for a new filter anyway
Prolly due for a new filter anyway
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04-23-2006, 05:14 PM
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Re: Second question: Getting metal shavings out of gas tank? (hybridcrx)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hybridcrx »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">That was my next step - compressed air and a vacuum.
Using a magnet to pull out the shavings wasn't working so well. The magnet would just slam against the tank and then I'd have to yank it to dislodge it.
A co-worker of mine made a good point - the fuel filter is inline before the engine, so if nothing else, change it out a week after I install this gas tank just to be safe.</TD></TR></TABLE>
your using too strong of a magnet =p you need a little 1/2 lb magnet , my buddy uses them all the time at his shop, very handy when you drop little bolts into places your hands don't fit.
Using a magnet to pull out the shavings wasn't working so well. The magnet would just slam against the tank and then I'd have to yank it to dislodge it.
A co-worker of mine made a good point - the fuel filter is inline before the engine, so if nothing else, change it out a week after I install this gas tank just to be safe.</TD></TR></TABLE>
your using too strong of a magnet =p you need a little 1/2 lb magnet , my buddy uses them all the time at his shop, very handy when you drop little bolts into places your hands don't fit.
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Re: Second question: Getting metal shavings out of gas tank? (DusterDC5)
Suprisingly you're wrong. I have a like 1 oz magnet...and even that is way too strong.
Its one of those pocket extend-o-matic magnets. The magnet its self at the end is only 1/8th of an inch in diameter. Its tiny.
Its one of those pocket extend-o-matic magnets. The magnet its self at the end is only 1/8th of an inch in diameter. Its tiny.
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Re: Second question: Getting metal shavings out of gas tank? (hybridcrx)
wow, im suprised it didn't work...ive never done it on a motorcycle gas tank just figured it would work =p...
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