Location : Westgate-on-sea Cars : Austin mini 1963 and many many more! Posts : 609 Occupation : Apprentice engineer
Subject: Mini fuel tank cleaning machine!!!! Sun Aug 26, 2012 2:02 am
I recently realised that my 63 mini fuel tank was full of rust and loose bits of dirt and rubbish that had accumulated over time so I decided to clean it out, unfortunately thats easier said than done!
Soo after much thought I came up with this beauty!
I have filled the tank with nails and a few old nuts and bolts so it chips of any loose or surplus rust and in effect cleans the inside of the tank. I have since emptied it out and slooshed it about with some petrol, its amazing the mess that came out of it!!
Subject: Re: Mini fuel tank cleaning machine!!!! Sun Aug 26, 2012 3:38 am
Tom
Thats pretty amazing! My technique at the moment involves part-filling it with soapy water then picking it up and slooshing it around from all angles before emptying it out. Then fill it again with soapy water and leave for 24 hrs before repeating. Time will tell how it responds!