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HYM50W

HYM50W


Location : Westgate-on-sea
Cars : Austin mini 1963 and many many more!
Posts : 609
Occupation : Apprentice engineer

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PostSubject: Mini fuel tank cleaning machine!!!!   Mini fuel tank cleaning machine!!!! I_icon_minitimeSun 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!!
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Location : Margate
Cars : 1938 Austin 12/4 New Ascot
Posts : 54
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PostSubject: Re: Mini fuel tank cleaning machine!!!!   Mini fuel tank cleaning machine!!!! I_icon_minitimeSun 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!

Regards

Steve F.
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Whizz

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Location : Ramsgate
Cars : 1987 Mini Mayfair
Posts : 130
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PostSubject: Re: Mini fuel tank cleaning machine!!!!   Mini fuel tank cleaning machine!!!! I_icon_minitimeSun Aug 26, 2012 4:27 am

Bet the neighbours love you Tom Laughing
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Location : Westgate-on-sea
Cars : Austin mini 1963 and many many more!
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PostSubject: Re: Mini fuel tank cleaning machine!!!!   Mini fuel tank cleaning machine!!!! I_icon_minitimeSun Aug 26, 2012 7:32 am

lol I don't know I cant hear them!

Yes I started off shaking it by hand. . . . . and then it developed to that mess! It now has my motorbike tank on it to see how that does!
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Location : Tiptree
Cars : DLM 1 & my daily DLM 1
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PostSubject: Re: Mini fuel tank cleaning machine!!!!   Mini fuel tank cleaning machine!!!! I_icon_minitimeThu Aug 30, 2012 8:22 pm

Just remember to count the nuts and bolts in and count them out.

Or use a piece of chain.

Nothing worse than re-fitting the tank to the car to find you have a rattle when the item comes loose after a couple of bumps in the road.

Like the idea though
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