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Joined: Apr 27, 2011 Posts: 1 Location: Millbrae Ca. 94030
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:09 pm Post subject: Gas tank sealer
I am worried about using gas tank sealer because of the fuel line pick ups in the tank and I do not want to clog the fuel lines. I did a great job cleaning the inside of the tank and I want to keep it rust free.
Joined: May 28, 2009 Posts: 423 Location: chicago area
Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 6:26 am Post subject:
I have that same issue with my VFR, the solution the viffer guys have is "leave it alone after cleaning, just keep it full of gas"
not very reassuring, i know, however their logic is the pickups, lines and screens WILL clog, theres no way to clean em out, and now you have a really pretty shelf ornament. i guess a few guys did it and thats what they now have.
remember a SEALER does just that, it seals holes and surfaces... screens and pickups are what? yeah....
use with caution, and no, i cant speak from experience, as i listened to their warning and didnt do it. _________________ No, actually I DONT sleep much, I have M.A.D.D (motorcycle attention deficit disorder, means i change bikes about twice a year) drink too much coffee, have too much energy and dont do much besides work and motorcycles.
If you have a clean tank that isn't leaking then keep it full (as already mentioned) of fresh gas. Rust should not be a problem. Fuel tank sealers are for fuel tanks that have a problem with severe rust pitting or a rust through situation. That being said...When used properly sealers will not harm fuel tank pickups, screens, or lines because they are removed when using the sealer and re-installed when the sealer is dry.
Joined: Feb 04, 2007 Posts: 2366 Location: Moving to Granada Hills 818
Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 10:49 pm Post subject:
POR-15 tank treatment is some good shit and if you follow the directions to the letter, there will not be any clogs in your cross over tubes or petcock bung.
I initially cleaned the insides of the tank out with phosphoric acid and then coated with marvel mystery oil but unfortunately my tank was so far gone with rust I kept getting traces in the fuel, so in the end had to coat it.
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