[DeTomaso] in-car fuel tank cleaning?????

[boyd casey]

I had a problem with debris in my tank, ( it sounds like yours is much
worse) A good fuel filter won't do much good because the fuel pickup has a
screen filter that is at the bottom of the tank where the fuel pick up
rests. I would suggest cleaning the tank with what ever solvents you can
find and then use a commercial product to re line the tank with something
like a Fiberglas resin type product. I think Michael's suggestion to try
something from Eastwood is a good idea.       Once you have the tank relined
with a new material  I would use a  good filter ( I used a Fram racing
filter that has a replaceable element) and I also used a glass filter so I
could see the gas flow and look for any residue in the gas. It has been
almost two years and I have not had any recurrence of the debris problem and
no fuel line clogging.
Boyd

On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 6:13 PM, michael at michaelshortt.com <
michaelsavga at gmail.com> wrote:

> Is there rust present?  If so, I'd flush it thoroughly with hot water and
> blow it out drt, use a few bottles of naval jelly stirring over a couple of
> days then rinse well, dry and coat with the Eastwood product.  Just an
> idea.  Michael Shortt
> On Nov 12, 2010 5:43 PM, "Larry Finch" <fresnofinches at aol.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > Well,
> >
> > Got the drain plug out of the gas tank on the Fresno car that has been
> parked for 20 years.
> >
> > With constant prodding with a screwdriver, managed to get the Karo
> syrup-like residue out,
> > followed by six or so gallons of 'gasoline'.
> >
> > So, now what?
> >
> > Seeking advice and experience in how best to clean out the tank without
> resorting to
> > engine-ZF-tank removal.
> >
> > Plans call for serious in-line fuel filter and new fuel lines. With
> several fuel filter replacements once
> > car is up and running.
> >
> > Planning on removing the quarter window and the sending unit to allow
> good
> access, but then what?
> >
> > Lots of water flushing? Soak with acetone?
> >
> > All hints, techniques and ideas appreciated.
> >
> > Larry
> >
> >
> > =
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