Southwind Fuel Tank. Should i clean?
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Topic: Southwind Fuel Tank. Should i clean?
Posted By: icculus88
Subject: Southwind Fuel Tank. Should i clean?
Date Posted: June-05-2015 at 7:39pm
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I am restoring a 81 Southwind and currently am addressing the fuel tank. I just siphoned out most of the gas. Its a 3o gallon tank and i pulled about 27-28 gallons out. PO stated he topped it off and added fuel stabilizer for last winterization. So the gas i pulled out was amber and clear until i hit some sludge layer and there was a significant amount. I looked inside with a flashlight and saw a clean aluminum bottom to the tank and a small about of debris and some fuel/sludge left. The inside surface of the tank seems very clean. There is a little debris on the inside and quite a bit of green/white powdery buildup on the cap and the first part of the gas fill tube. Does this buildup tell me anything? And what is the best way to get rid of that last little bit of sludge? I thought i pour in about 2 fresh gallons of gas and siphon that back out to get more of that sludge out. And what should i do about the corrosion? I cleaned the cap easily and it is very clean now but if i try to remove the buildup in the fill tube i risk some falling into the tank. but i did consider packing paper or shop towel in and cleaning then carefully pulling the towel out. Here are some pics.    ------------- 1978 Volkswagen Convertible 1979 Suzuki GS750E 1981 Correct Craft Southwind bow rider 2006 Mustang GT Coupe (1/4 mile 13.06) 2009 Subaru Forester XS |
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Posted By: icculus88
Date Posted: June-05-2015 at 7:45pm
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also, is it bad to have the tank completely empty right now? What should i be doing to ensure the tank doesn't corrode because its full of air right now. ------------- 1978 Volkswagen Convertible 1979 Suzuki GS750E 1981 Correct Craft Southwind bow rider 2006 Mustang GT Coupe (1/4 mile 13.06) 2009 Subaru Forester XS |