How To Clean A Rusted Gas Tank And Carb On A Briggs Engine

How To Clean A Rusted Gas Tank And Carb On A Briggs Engine - Episode 6 of 7 Tiller Series

Рет қаралды 109,727

Күн бұрын

This is the next video in my Briggs powered rototiller series. I will show you a couple tricks and tips that I have been using for years to clean rusty fuel tanks and unseizing stuck parts!
✅Click here for an UltraSonic cleaner ➜ amzn.to/2HoZrMX
👍Please click the like button and tell me what you think of this video in the comments section below. 👇👇👇
For more videos like this, check out:
👉Ultimate Tips For Using An Ultrasonic Cleaner ➜ • ULTIMATE TIPS For Usin...
👉SHOCKING RESULTS - Best Rust Remover ➜ • SHOCKING RESULTS - Bes...
👉Home Made Penetrating Fluid Formula ➜ • How To Free Up A Seize...
🔧WELCOME to the Steve’s Small Engine Saloon KZfaq channel! Here you will find a vast library of easy do it yourself repair videos for all types of small engine equipment like chainsaws, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, brush cutters, leaf blowers, lawn mowers, pressure washers, generators, riding lawn mowers and so much more. I have been a small engine mechanic for over 30 years and my videos are absolutely loaded with tips and tricks that I have learned and want to pass on to YOU. 🙂
👉SUBSCRIBE for more free repair videos ➜ / @stevessmallenginesaloon and don’t miss another video by turning on the bell notification 🔔
👉JOIN this channel to get access to perks 🤩 here ➜ / @stevessmallenginesaloon
⭐Members-only have cool access to badges, emojis and exclusive content as well as a way to help support the channel.⭐
You can connect with Steve here too:
✅Visit Steve’s WEBSITE ➜ www.stevessmallenginesaloon.com/
✅Visit Steve’s PARTS & TOOL STORE ➜ www.amazon.com/shop/stevessma...
✅Follow Steve on FACEBOOK ➜ / stevessmallenginesaloon
✅Follow Steve on INSTAGRAM ➜ / stevessmallenginesaloon
✅Follow Steve on TWITTER ➜ / stevesaloon
❤️Thank you for watching!! If I saved you some money with this video, please consider supporting my efforts with a donation ➜ www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr...
💡If you have an idea or suggestion for a video, please fill out this form ➜ www.stevessmallenginesaloon.c...
If you choose to try one of the suggestions made in this video, you do so at your own risk. No information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any kind. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from the improper use of tools, equipment or information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the viewer and not Steve’s Small Engine Saloon Inc. Please ensure that you take all proper recommended safety measures before attempting any project. Steve’s Small Engine Saloon Inc. assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
#stevessmallenginesaloon #smallenginerepair #smallengine #rototiller #briggsandstratton #sears #carburetor #carbreakdown

Пікірлер: 698

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

✅Click here for an UltraSonic cleaner ➜ amzn.to/2HoZrMX For more videos like this, check out: 👉Ultimate Tips For Using An Ultrasonic Cleaner ➜ kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eLp-apB0nJjJeHU.html 👉SHOCKING RESULTS - Best Rust Remover ➜ kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d8h8pbFqtb3XknU.html 👉Home Made Penetrating Fluid Formula ➜ kzfaq.info/get/bejne/maucd7Bhm7PPY5c.html You can connect with Steve here too: ✅Visit Steve’s WEBSITE ➜ www.stevessmallenginesaloon.com/ ✅Visit Steve’s PARTS & TOOL STORE ➜ www.amazon.com/shop/stevessmallenginesaloon ✅Follow Steve on FACEBOOK ➜ facebook.com/stevessmallenginesaloon ✅Follow Steve on INSTAGRAM ➜ instagram.com/stevessmallenginesaloon/ ✅Follow Steve on TWITTER ➜ twitter.com/SteveSaloon

@petersangoi260 3 жыл бұрын

Steve I love the videos I wish you would put the parts numbers down for the diaphragm and the gaskets that you use would help us greatly thanks again.

@DroopThaDon74 3 жыл бұрын

I really need help with my mower my neighbor tipped it the wrong way and now I can't start it at all

@happyhome41 2 жыл бұрын

@@petersangoi260 Part numbers, yes, and, where does one buy such old parts these days, in North America ?

@happyhome41 2 жыл бұрын

Need to update your links -- the ultrasonic cleaner is NLA, same with the clutch remover for Briggs & Stratton. A challenge.

@Leonardokite 3 жыл бұрын

As far as the protective coating inside the gas tank, it was already rusted so it was pretty much useless if there was any there anyhow.

@markd9130 3 жыл бұрын

Makes sense to me. And, I'd think that putting fuel in the tank would somewhat protect the metal. Doesn't gas contain corrosion inhibitors? It would probably help to keep the fuel fresh or avoid ethanol which attracts water.

@oggearhound2242 3 жыл бұрын

I always mix a little Marvel Mystery Oil into my gas.. that should help the tank as well

@rickeycooley9139 3 жыл бұрын

@@oggearhound2242 all good ideas, it won’t rust, be just fine.

@Julianvet123 10 ай бұрын

My 3HP Briggs and Stratton engine is 1977 and tank was badly rusted, so having removed the rust same way as you (I also used a pressure washer with gravel inside), I really dried the inside of the tank using an air fan in a greenhouse for 24 hours, then sprayed the inside of the tank with Hammerite and Hammerite thinner. I don't want to repeat the rust removal process. I treated the petrol pump to a new gasket as old one was 45 years old.

@patrickflohe7427 9 ай бұрын

@@Julianvet123 Petrol pump? What, are we in England now?

@garychandler4296 2 жыл бұрын

I cleaned many a motorcycle gas tank that way, but we always sealed them with something like TankSeal afterwards. It's not just about rust, but sometimes the mounting tabs would develop micro cracks, and a gas-wet crotch on a long ride is never forgotten.

@HobbyMotorDK 3 жыл бұрын

With a rusty tank like that - tank coating is already gone - so gravel or nuts is the only option. Thanks Steve - now can we get a shop tour soon? :-)

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

We will see Claus, we will see!

@HobbyMotorDK 3 жыл бұрын

@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon :-) Thanks Steve

@teakkaye5364 3 жыл бұрын

I like to use small stamped out flat washers because one side has a sort of sharp edge which I hope acts as some kind of scraping blade on the inner tank surface when I shake and shake and shake it . Then I can re-use the washers afterward . Great videos by the way . Now I have two rototillers for some reason .

@Fwibits Ай бұрын

Soaking rusted metal parts in cleaning vinegar for a few days will do wonders on rust. No shaking, just waiting.

@littlepaddy7444 2 жыл бұрын

My aunt taught me to clean gas tanks with rocks and water over 50 years ago, works great. If there is any sludge in the tank just add a little detergent.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын

Right on

@THEMOWERMEDIC1 3 жыл бұрын

Man that brings back some memories these engines are getting fewer and far between I worked on a truckload of those motors back in the early 90s late 80s

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome buddy! Thank You...

@JimF500 3 жыл бұрын

Do what Mustie1 does, strap the tank to your vehicle wheel and drive LOL!...Love this series.

@wildmanofborneo 4 ай бұрын

If you have a concrete mixer you can put vinegar and some chains in the tank. Swish it around and let soak. Then strap to mixer and run for a few hours. The chain is easier to remove than gravel on some tanks. Some tanks have a neck that makes getting gravel out kind of tricky.

@johnw1178 3 жыл бұрын

Steve, I liked the gravel solution for rust removal. The one thing I will say for rust/oxidation is that it generally needs air to happen. I had an issue with my Honda HS621 Snowblower many years ago and it was due to storage. Once they started putting ethanol in the fuel the storage procedure most likely caused the oxidation in the carburetor bowl. I typically shut off the fuel valve, ran the engine, and then drained the bowl. I believe whatever residual coating that was left wicked in moisture and cause the oxidation. Once I found the issue I used a scotch brite pad and removed the oxidation, cleaned the carburetor. For over 15 years now my storage procedure has been to run stable in every fill up, top off the tank and put it away without turning the fuel off. I’ve never had the problem again. I am a huge fan of Sta-Bil 360 for this reason and add it to my containers at every fill up.

@gravelyman 3 жыл бұрын

I've been using the rock method for years also and I never had a problem. Good one Steve!!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear

@stv9906 3 жыл бұрын

Great job Steve!!! Just a heads up for anyone interested, I just cleaned the exact same B&S gas tank from a Troybuilt, which was in the same fillthy condition, just by filling it all the way up with regular vinegar. Left it for a day and a half, and then rinsed it with a garden hose and compressed air just like you did!! Came out super clean to the last crimp and dimple!!

@Teddy8709 3 жыл бұрын

My dad taught me the rock trick when I was young, trying to get the rust out of my 1986 Honda dirt bike I bought, tank was very rusted. Hooked it up, essentially like a spit, filled the tank with rocks and turned it all afternoon, it did the job.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Right on buddy!

@luuk-out-below9804 3 жыл бұрын

Like it man. I think the rust coating in that era was a full tank of non-corn gasoline.

@oatnoid 2 ай бұрын

Water and gravel worked great. Automatic trans fluid and acetone - great tip. I'm going to try it on a sticky throttle cable.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 ай бұрын

Right on

@riverratranger1427 3 жыл бұрын

The gravel idea works great. I used similar on a rusty H Farmall tank. Put marble chips in it with water and had the kids roll it around the yard.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Cool!

@tomstepanowicz6191 3 жыл бұрын

I love it when a plan comes together A-Team

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Right on Tommy! Thank You...

@tomstepanowicz6191 3 жыл бұрын

@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon you are welcome

@rpavlik1 3 жыл бұрын

Nice stuff! I cleaned up a carb just like that for my big lawn vacuum last fall. Bought the big oem carb kit with more gaskets than you'll ever need, plus the needle, etc... Ironically no spring and circle cover, but they had them in a cheap diaphragm kit (also oem) at the hardware store, go figure! So now I have a spare diaphragm. And now that I have the proper governor linkage on it again (lost the old one in the rebuild, made one by hand but it wasn't quite perfect), it works just awesome now.

@colingraham5812 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Steve. Keep up the great work. Greetings from Galway Ireland

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@sidewayzmike 3 жыл бұрын

Yall got great eggnog in galway bay! 🤪

@shanemoore8025 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet! Thought maybe I had missed an episode, was glad to see this one released! Thank you, I can already hear this rototiller running.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Right on Shane!

@justanotherviewer52 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve. Always good information for my small engine items.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@ronwoltz 2 жыл бұрын

very ciever idea ,smart wish i knew this idea years ago thankyou steve.

@jasonbusch3624 3 жыл бұрын

I use works toilet bowl cleaner on rusty tanks. Pour a couple of cups in and cover the opening and shake to coat the inside. Let set for 30 minutes then shake again. Let set for 30 minutes. After a couple hours of shaking and letting it sit it will look like a new tank inside. Flush with water when done.

@briano9879 3 жыл бұрын

I tried a bunch of different methods for rust removal before red coating but couldn’t get rid of this yellow film that evaporust left. Eventually tried toilet bowl cleaner and it did the trick. Going straight to the bowl cleaner next time.

@watcherwatchmen7785 Жыл бұрын

Most toilet bowl cleaner is hydrochoric acid. You can buy it by the gallon at hardware stores under the name muriatic acid.

@danpowell1776 3 жыл бұрын

I used rocks inside the tank of a Honda goldwing motorcycle that had been sitting for 10 years and cleaned it out. That was 17 years ago and it still doesn't have any problems. Thanks for the video Steve. Nice job

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Cool!

@darcylowey4139 3 жыл бұрын

Rock method is a good way for sure. The protective coating is already extremely comprised maybe make sure tank is full when stored less condensation. Thanks for the videos waiting for the carb set up for that tiller now as I’m dealing with the same thing lol

@ronwatson4902 3 жыл бұрын

I can't believe you made that thing functional again. Good work Steve.! Amazing really.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@hdog11011 Жыл бұрын

Tried the rock cleaning trick tonight on an old craftsman snowblower. Worked incredibly! Thanks!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@gilbertcox5075 8 ай бұрын

I use vinegar and some small chain I use to hang my florescent light fixtures .

@RepairGang 3 жыл бұрын

Been watching all day for this :)

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Right on buddy! Hope it was worth it?

@RepairGang 3 жыл бұрын

@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon it was hope you get better :) sucks being sick

@biggstavros5876 2 жыл бұрын

You are the best ever small engine mechanic I have ever seen in my 52 years on this planet. I thought I knew a lot about engines and you blew me out of the water. Thanks very much from England.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын

WOW! Thanks buddy....

@Hjerte_Verke 10 ай бұрын

You should watch Taryl Fixes All's video on "Small Engine Total Rebuild: A Complete Guide". Once past the silliness, he covers almost all the bases including cleaning everything up spic and span and getting the engine back to its best condition within monetary reason. There's really no need to throw a lot of money at these engines replacing every part if the original parts are still serviceable.

@waynemark93 3 жыл бұрын

Steve, you kept us waiting quite sometime for this lastest tiller repair installment, but it was worth the wait. The gravel in the gas tank was a great idea! That worked as advertised and gave an amazing result. As far as having future rust problems, I'm going with your past experiences. Maybe there is an additive to inhibit rust in old gas tanks... It's now easy to see why new small engines mostly come with non-metallic tanks to eliminate rust issues. Now, time for a beer, eh?

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Right on Wayne! Thank You...

@HeavyIronAcres 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta love the simplicity of those engines! I've had success with the gravel method too.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear!

@lobdsk Жыл бұрын

I think as long as you have enough steel to hold the fuel you should be good to go. The fuel will prevent rust as long as you fill the tank after your done tilling.

@semco72057 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Steve, I love the work you performed on cleaning that gas tank, and the carb and installed it all together and I hope it all works out the best for you.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

@russellrobinson505 3 жыл бұрын

You rock Steve! 👍 Cheers! Won't be long before someone works with it!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully!

@christopherkimmer8240 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the powerful knowledge Steve

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@keithfarley7093 2 жыл бұрын

The coating was already breaking down by the looks of it so cleaning it out with gravel won’t hurt it . Great video, a man just gave me an old rear time tiller with the same carb on tank that I was going to start working on so this info came at the right time

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@stevefindlay7155 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff...the coating inside the tank has long gone! Also, for storage some 2 stroke can be added to a dry tank , swished around and the residual oil inhibits the inside of the tank...👍🇦🇺😀

@rifleman1873 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I had your channel when I was a kid. I could have saved much time, effort and headaches. Thanks for your informative videos!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@bulletproofpepper2 3 жыл бұрын

I put non-ethanol high octane gas in my small engines and fuel stabilizer. Thanks for sharing !!!

@wildefox1478 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Steve, making progress on the old tiller, she'll run!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

@yappledapple3469 3 жыл бұрын

I did something similar with the fuel tank in my 68 F250, but I used bb’s to help clean it then used por15 cleaner and coating to seal it. Mine was about the same and it’s been great for the last 8 yrs or so. Been waiting for the next vid in your series, keep em going, really enjoy them!!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

@jamesmilos9909 3 жыл бұрын

I use bird shot, same idea

@fixitorstripitGardenmachines 3 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for the next installment on this machine. Looking forward to the next one.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Right on buddy! Workin on it...

@paulmaxwell8851 Ай бұрын

Steve, it's really important to use SAE gravel for those old Briggs gas tanks. I can only find metric gravel around here (central British Columbia) so I don't know what I'm going to do.

@jackhentschel3301 3 жыл бұрын

Always works good many years doing it that way

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Right on Jack!

@rustyclam238 2 жыл бұрын

For the rusty gas tank, I use non ethanol fuel,Stable, and Marvel mystery oil on all my small engines that are four stroke. I live high humidity and never have carburetor problems with any of my lawn equipment. All my small engines, generators, pressure washers, edgers, weed eaters, I found in the trash and fixed them. Oh and two chainsaw’s.

@marshallborder9089 3 жыл бұрын

Steve had one exactly like this ( mine was a Craftsman triller ) and sold it last year , been in my family since 1972 . I was alway told in metal tanks to make sure a keep the tank full of gas at the end of every season to avoid rust and it never did develop rust . Steve had heard what was ideal was too put pea gravel in it - and if you had a way of attachment to a paint shaker would do the job perfectly - clean the gas tank perfectly .

@GastonGalibois 9 ай бұрын

For the protective coating inside the gas tank since greasy metal doesn't rust, I would add a little bit of 2 cycle engine oil in the gas from now on. This would probably also prevent the diaphragm from drying.

@patrickflohe7427 9 ай бұрын

It’ll probably foul the spark plug, too. I think I’ll try Marvel Mystery Oil.

@menditman2004 2 жыл бұрын

Hi that gravel method worked surprisingly well, I’ve just done a difficult tank on a moped and I went the Hydrochloric acid-based brick cleaner approach which also works particularly well especially if the tank I really bad which my one was. As for the protective coating the tanks can always be sealed with a product like POR 15 tank sealer which I’ve had good success with. As for the factory tank coating, you couldn’t leave the rust in there so it was either clean it out like you did or seal it or get another tank, both will cost money and on that machine I would have done exactly what you did clean it and leave it. Very good video 🙂👍

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Luke!

@donaldshimkus539 Ай бұрын

I've used coarse sand and diesel fuel or ATF. Use anything that can shake it around like an old paint can shaker or a vibrating sander, a small electric motor with an imbalance on the shaft, just hose clamp the motor to the tank. Nuts and rocks can't get into all the nooks n crannies like sand. When done, wash it out with dish detergent and water. Rinse with clean water and blow dry. Try to coat entire interior asap with tank sealer or something similar.

@kencraig7308 3 жыл бұрын

It'll be fine. i have a hand held bead blaster for that stuff, works great on carb bowls also. Looks good Steve. Also ive been doing small engine repair as a business for several years and have yet to have the need for sonic cleaner. not worth my time, just order a new carb when possible. Now the hot microbial parts washer it gets a workout every day.

@ihus9950 3 жыл бұрын

I've done the same thing with rusty fuel tanks works great, I also used Red Kote sealer in them, never have a rusty tank again 👍

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@carl9916 Жыл бұрын

Ha! Hi Steve. I just restored the exact tiller. Runs great.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Жыл бұрын

Nice work!

@mixjess5901 3 жыл бұрын

Another insightful and fun video. Thanks man.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@dannyball2503 3 жыл бұрын

Just had a tank that was full of rust on a tiller, I know people use some kind of coating for inside the gas tanks but them rocks or gravel worked good! I’ll be trying it . Gasket was shot same as yours, what else? Big flakes of rust in tank . Can’t wait to see a worst case scenario as oil was full of water too. There is hope, thanks Steve

@robertschilz8601 3 ай бұрын

The first time I cleaned a fuel tank I used brass screws, nuts, bolts and washers and gas line antifreeze thinking the brass would do less damage to the inside of the tank. But when it came time to empty everything out it took almost an hour to get all the brass out because of a lip on the inside of the tank. Now I use metal screws, nuts, bolts and washers so I can use a magnet to remove the stubborn metal pieces. Like others have said the tank is already damaged so you aren’t really going to do much more damage than there already is.

@357bullfrog9 3 жыл бұрын

I thought we was gonna have to get up a search party for you lol. Maybe my notifications ain't working again.

@hondahaney6404 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve, helped me again!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

@bigray2859 3 жыл бұрын

Great as always!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@brianwest3816 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jetmr_5043 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve always used bb’s, like for a BB gun, but I think I like your gravel idea better! It’s a little more abrasive than the round little bb’s

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting!

@woodlandburl6648 3 жыл бұрын

Great ideas given. Thanks!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@mikeflight9 3 жыл бұрын

Great work as always Steve. I personally think the gravel idea is fine and it would take a long time to get back into that condition again. Maintenence is all that would be needed. 👍👍👍

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@timwilliams9443 3 жыл бұрын

You did great on that tank.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

@TheRustyRooster 3 жыл бұрын

Another great job , hope all is well.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@ciaranmac646 3 жыл бұрын

You're some man for one man👍👍

@rtkville 3 жыл бұрын

Another good one Steve, Thank you!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You...and You're Welcome...

@mr1pearl 3 жыл бұрын

Man Steve you are a wizard brother that carb looked shot ! Ican't wait for the next one 🍺

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Comin soon...

@downunderdave5417 3 жыл бұрын

@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Bring it on! Like this series.....

@dedomv11 3 жыл бұрын

Steve, I absolutely love the idea of putting rocks in the tank to knock out the rust chips. I've never done that before. I've always just switched it with gas best I could. On another note if the rocks knock off the coating on a tank this old, do we really care? I don't care. If my customer decides to abuse his machine again, well I guess that's just more work for me. I also really like the idea of just using hot water in the Sonic cleaner. I've always used carburetor cleaner and that starts getting very expensive. I also need to buy a bigger Sonic cleaner like yours.

@Placard1203 3 жыл бұрын

Automatic transmission fluid and acetone. Got it! Nice trick. I'll try the rocks in my dirt bike tank

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Right on

@brantsmallenginerepairs 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips Steve!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@ededmund5685 3 жыл бұрын

good video thx Ed

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@johngenova9870 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@BrucesShop 3 жыл бұрын

I think the rocks worked and a lot of other things work too. I use bevel ed bolts. What ever works. This has been a fun series to watch. As long as the tanks is clear at the end. Great to see you today Steve on mick's live stream.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bruce! You too...

@thardyryll 2 жыл бұрын

OK folks, here’s a method that will polish the insides of the rustiest fuel tank to a nearly mirror finish: with a clothes dryer. No kidding. Remove the fuel tank, make sure it is fully dry, and dump several hundred BBs inside. Replace the gas cap and put duct tape over the carb opening. Then wrap the tank tightly with something like bubble wrap and package mailing tape. Then, use twine or light rope to tie chunks of foam rubber around the tank package and wait for your spouse to leave home for several hours. This is where the dryer comes in: you want to be able to compress the foam so the entire package can be wedged inside the dryer drum. Set the dryer to the no-heat cycle and the timer so it will run at least a coupe hours. I like to use rubbing alcohol to flush the tank and, if need be, repeat the cycle. You don’t want that steel tank bouncing around the dryer drum, so that’s the reason for making the foam rubber “plug” that suspends the tank in the dryer. A friend gave me a sidewalk edger with a badly rusted tank, and after the dryer treatment the thing ran flawlessly until the day I sold it.

@rayburnett3066 Жыл бұрын

I plan to do they same thing to .y gas tank too. Thank you for reminding me of that

@ddteamrc6461 3 жыл бұрын

Great series 👍

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@johnhamilton9229 3 жыл бұрын

Bottom line....You rocked this one out Steve! Greatly enjoy watching you fix engines.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

@jamesgodfrey7751 3 жыл бұрын

That is a great tip with the gravels love all your videos Thank you from West Virginia

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You...and You're Welcome...

@toolsaregreat2 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing as usual Steve!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

@daveauger9028 3 жыл бұрын

I use a Small steel chain, works very good !

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea!

@grantruegnitz2878 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve! Appreciate the content!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@jeffreyyoung4104 Жыл бұрын

In order to clean out a gas tank better than liquid alone, I use a couple handfuls of BBs to do the scrubbing. Once you have the tank holes covered in tape, and the cap on, add rust remover and BBs in the tank, and shake the tank briskly for a few minutes to get the worst of the gunk out. Afterwards, you can rinse and dry the inside of the tank. If the interior coating is worn away from the rust and cleaning, you can do a cold galvanize to the interior to protect it.

@robertbiggs4934 3 жыл бұрын

Going back to the "stone age" Steve...nice idea. I like the cost also 😁! Hope you need to till something soon. I have a feeling you'll have a machine for the job! Thanks!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait!

@robertproteau4113 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid Steve. There are fuel tank coatings out there on the market, but most are a bit pricey.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Good to know!

@neilroberts7780 Жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, I'm 75 years young and I have been using that method of cleaning fuel tanks since I was 12, never had a problem with them after cleaning as the fuel protects them from then on, just dont leave them empty.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Жыл бұрын

Right on

@patrickpoulard24 3 жыл бұрын

I recently used the transmission fluid and acetone mix to free up a compression screw on a hydraulic pump and it worked like a charm. That hydraulic pump was frozen for more than 10 years. Not any more. Thanks for the advice Steve. ✌🏿

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@MrSGL21 3 жыл бұрын

atf acetone is the bomb. i tugged and tugged on a tie rond end once that would not move. bathed it in atf/acetone and tried it again 45 min later. the tie rod end broke free with almost no effort and screwered right off.

@42lookc 2 жыл бұрын

Well done as usual!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@varminthunter 3 жыл бұрын

Your a genius.... Thank you for those tips 🙂

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@herenow2895 3 жыл бұрын

Never heard of the rock method before. It's quick and does the job. If anyone was bothered about removing protective coating, I'm pretty sure that you can get something that will coat the inside of the tank. You just rinse it around, drain it out and let it dry. Or something like that. Or, if you didnt want to use the the rock method, you could just put a load of white vinegar in there and leave it until the rust has been removed. Looking forward to the start up Steve. You gonna do some tilling with it ?

@sethdoyal2956 2 жыл бұрын

Rocks work the best

@CompetentSalesUSA 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@ChuckD59 3 жыл бұрын

Not soon enough, Steve! Thanks for sharing.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@a3970010 3 жыл бұрын

I usually use the rock or coarse sand trick to clean coolant overflow tanks but it works well on gas tanks to. As stated in many comments if that tank is rusted then the coating is shot anyway. The por-15 is an excellent recommendation..also in the comments.

@tommiller615 Жыл бұрын

Found an old Wright SAW. Never seen a saw like this till now. Gonna start from top down and see if I can get it to run. So far, success with the gas tank video!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@MegaVortex 3 жыл бұрын

Hell yes! Been waiting for an update.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Right on Ryan!

@jackfrosty79ify 3 жыл бұрын

Bolts work good

@AJPsWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Steve gravel works good keep up your great content mate 👍

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@mrkultra1655 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 10 ай бұрын

You're Welcome...

@dirtfootracing8788 2 жыл бұрын

The gas tank protective was gone many moons ago.....keep rocking :-)

@eldonfoster2576 3 жыл бұрын

My opinion is you cleaned the tank correctly. I have also done the same on several tanks through the years with no problems later.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

@NHHalKnowsHow 3 жыл бұрын

I think using the pebbles in the gas tank is genius! And as far as the protective coating, if you just use non-ethynol gas and use the rototiller often, you should have no problem with rust coming back. And if it's rusty in the first place, how good is that old protective coating? Great video and great series, Steve. Thank you!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...