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how can i clean out the rust inside the tank,beforeapplying tank sealer?
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Welcome to the forum, but the repair section would have been the best place, for your question. However I will try to give, you an answer. I use muratic acid mixed 50/50 with water to clean rust from the inside of tanks. just be careful not to get any on, you, or breath in the fumes.
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Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."
1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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I haven't tried the acid but that would probably work the best, however I have put a hand full of 1/4 20 nuts & bolts in a tank and shook it until my arms hurt. It works pretty good but pull your petcock off first and blow out the tank in between shakeings, its a good workout!
 ---1976 CB750F CAFE---
Florence, Colorado
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And the "Shake weight" has all ready been patented.  TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."
1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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Daddy-o,using 1/4" bolts doesnt cause issues with dings?Seems ike a big bolt.I have heard of people doing that same thing,but i just assumed they were using small machine screws.I used a handful of sheet metal screws when i did mine.It worked ok,but my tank was pretty decent to begin with
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1/4 20s are small, bigger than a machine screw though never had a problem with dents. But I don't work on Chevy's either. lol 
---1976 CB750F CAFE---
Florence, Colorado
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Daddyman wrote
1/4 20s are small, bigger than a machine screw though never had a problem with dents. But I don't work on Chevy's either. lol
 TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."
1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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Daddyman wrote
1/4 20s are small, bigger than a machine screw though never had a problem with dents. But I don't work on Chevy's either. lol
That was harsh! You know,you don't work on Chevy's...you just drive them  My '66 Impala has 295,000 miles on it and the rear diff,and front and rear susp are ALL original 
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I notice, you did not mention it had the original engine, or transmission. TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."
1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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I am POSITIVE it is alive somewhere 
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---1976 CB750F CAFE---
Florence, Colorado
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TOOLS1 wrote
I notice, you did not mention it had the original engine, or transmission. TOOLS
They were lovingly set aside for "upgrades" about 60,000 miles ago,which put them at roughly 230,000 miles AND still kicking.I still have them,dont worry.A 327 and a Powerglide just doesnt cut it for the spirited(although completely legal) driving i like to engage in.I know SOME PEOPLE like 2 speed autos...i prefer a clutch and multiple gears.Am i redeemed? 
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Way too toxic and severe!!! Muriatic acid is like using an atom bomb to kill an ant.
Use phosphoric acid and very warm water.
Put a handful of sheetrock screws inside and shake them around.
You have to leave the tank with the acid and water solution in it for a couple hours.
If you can fill the tank you will not have to keep turning it all around.
If you buy the KREEM brand kit it explains everything on the instructions.
On a Roadstar Adventure.
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If muratic acid is, so bad, then why do they sell it at hardware stores? Also it is commonly used, by masons to clean brick. It is totally safe when used with the proper safety precautions. I have used it to clean gas tanks, carburetors, brick/concrete, rusty body panels on cars, and even cleaned an aluminum dump trailer. If it was, so bad; there would not be any life left on earth just from my use.
TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."
1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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I did not say it was bad. It is just way too severe for the job of using on a motorcycle gas tank. It could just eat right through it.
The fumes are horrible. IT WILL burn your skin if you get it on you.
Why not use phosphoric? It is easier to use hardly any fumes and etches the metal just the right amount.
And it is better for the environment.
Yes they do sell muriatic acid in hardware stores.
They also sell phosphoric acid in hardware stores.
Just pick the right tool for the job is all I am saying.
On a Roadstar Adventure.
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