how to mechanically remove rust from a gas tank

Posted by Guscha On 2012/5/4 12:21:21

Kevin (BigKev), the below shown methods come too late for your car but will probably help others to derust a tank. The seasonal application is a distinguishing feature that connects motorcycles, vintage cars and agricultural machinery. And the consequences are always the same - rust, rust, rust. Here are three creative ways to mechanically derust the tanks with a handful pebble gravel and a quarter gallon diesel in preparation for the chemical working steps.

--> Studebaker Champion

--> tractor

--> Kreidler (motorcycle)

Youtube offers a lot of other imaginative versions, for example by help of engine lathes and even ... wheelchairs.