Gas Tank Liner Removal - Harley Forum

botzman · #1 01-09-2008, 07:40 PM

Anyone have a sure fire way of removing an old tank lining that is peeling away? Muratic Acid, Nuts and bolts in the tank.....any proven methods. This is the last time I wanna deal with this tank. I know, I know, I ask alot of questions. Botz

hotrodsporty · #2 01-09-2008, 09:02 PM

I have used pea gravel in the tank and put it on a paint shaker to knock off rust. Dont know if it would work on the liner

botzman · #3 01-10-2008, 11:01 AM

Thanks Hotrodsporty.

I've heard of the paint shaker. even heard of wrapping tank in pillows and blankets and stuffing into the clothes dryer with nuts and bolts in it and letting tumble for awhile. Gotta figure something out. Tired of tearing the carb down every summer to get the crud out. No one seems to have a product to eliminate the liner. Plenty of stuff for rust. Thanks. Mike

yunusnoor · #4 02-06-2008, 12:13 PM

Having same problem like yours with rusts in the tank.
Shaking the tank with nuts inside removes some of the rust, not all though.
I've replaced the gas tank filter and installed an online fuel filter after the petcock before it goes to the carb. This eliminates all the crud before it reaches your carb. I guess it easier to clear the filter rather than tearing down the carb every time to clean it.

botzman · #5 02-06-2008, 01:18 PM

Yunu,

I've been running the petcock screen AND an inline fuel filter for over two years. I dont know if the 2nd filter stops the rust particles because I dont have rust but it DOES NOT stop the liner sludge from getting through. There are plenty of products to remove rust and seal the tank as other members have stated. The liner is a whole different set of trouble. My tank problem has been solved by replacement....thanks to MYTEVO. Botz

HotRodad1 · #6 02-06-2008, 10:57 PM

Happy to hear it worked out for you botz. And posting your results helps let others know what works and what doesn't. In this case members came through with spades!
cheers!