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Long Crapper · 01-18-2008, 10:59 PM

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My brother sent me this link so I thought I'd send it on to you guys. I haven't tried it yet, have any of you?

arlindsay1992 · 01-19-2008, 06:25 AM

I'll look into it a lot more before I ever try it. Don't feel like running electricity though a tank that holds gasoline.

dirtbkr188 · 01-19-2008, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by arlindsay1992

I'll look into it a lot more before I ever try it. Don't feel like running electricity though a tank that holds gasoline.

You'll probably find that the fuel tank in your Dad's car has an electric fuel pump built into the tank with 12V running to it.

Just something to think about the next time you go for a ride...

...and pay close attention when he turns on the key...

robbieyukon · 01-19-2008, 07:12 AM

forget all that. do it the old fashion way. Get a chain or a lot of nuts & bolts and start shaking! works like a charm.

JohnnyB · 01-19-2008, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by dirtbkr188

You'll probably find that the fuel tank in your Dad's car has an electric fuel pump built into the tank with 12V running to it.

Just something to think about the next time you go for a ride...

...and pay close attention when he turns on the key...

Tim .., that should be a pic of a Pinto ..

Does anybody know how to remove that Kreem sealing stuff from a tank ???

gimmeabeer · 01-19-2008, 12:50 PM

or a corvair.

BUZZ 50s BROTHERHOOD · 01-19-2008, 02:07 PM

use por 15 fuel tank treatment......

supernes550 · 01-19-2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyB

Does anybody know how to remove that Kreem sealing stuff from a tank ???

i'm wondering the same thing. i have a ysr50 tank that's been kreemed and it's coming apart.

JohnnyB · 01-19-2008, 03:25 PM

Well I just found this .. What do ya guys think ?? Is it do-able with out big problems or harm to humans or worse our tank paint jobs ??

Vincent Motorcycle Gas Tank and Seat Information

vvvvvvv Taken from the above web site .. vvvvvv

Removing Tank Sealer: When I acquired my bike, its fuel tank had been coated (probably with Kreem although I'm not certain). Surface prep had evidently not been done correctly, as rust had loosened the coating and chunks were coming looseand ending up in the carbs. This did not enhance performance, and created a fire hazard when debris held the float needle open and the carbs overflowed.
Anyhow, Kreem advised me that their product is soluble in acetone, so I bought a gallon at the Home Depot. This worked very nicely; it actually dissolves the coating rather than just softening it, so you can remove all the material if you're patient. Also, acetone is one of the less-dangerous solvents to work with. I'm not sure how universal it is with regard to other brands of coating, but it may be worth a try. Dave Hartner 8/3/02 (thevincent.com does NOT recommend Acetone as a solvent. Use of Acetone is better left to professionals as it is reported to be carcinogenic.)

shw911 · 01-19-2008, 03:52 PM

I read the first link carefully and it doesn't say to use gasoline in as the solution. They say to wash out the gasoline with water then alcohol finally drying it. They then say to make a solution with Water and "Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda" (100% Sodium Bicarbontate). THEN run electricity through it that solution with the sacrificial anode.

I've gotta try the acetone to melt the Kreem out of one of my bikes too.I

chiro972b · 01-19-2008, 06:16 PM

Corvair and pinto have nothing in common. Corvair Corsa is one of the coolest cars ever!

jon440x · 09-28-2008, 06:18 PM

will this process take the pain off a tank ?

I have a 91 z50 with a rusty tank, that has pin holes in it so i was thinking about doing this process to clean out the tank ...............

01-18-2008, 10:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Long Crapper 1st Gear Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 108 My Mood:	Removing rust from fuel tanks and parts with electrolysis 650 Rider > > Content > > How to Documents > > Removing rust from fuel tanks and parts with electrolysis My brother sent me this link so I thought I'd send it on to you guys. I haven't tried it yet, have any of you?

01-19-2008, 06:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
arlindsay1992 "High Speed Record Guy" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 4,369	Re: Removing rust from fuel tanks and parts with electrolysis I'll look into it a lot more before I ever try it. Don't feel like running electricity though a tank that holds gasoline.

01-19-2008, 07:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
robbieyukon 2nd Gear Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Maryland 20853 Posts: 624	Re: Removing rust from fuel tanks and parts with electrolysis forget all that. do it the old fashion way. Get a chain or a lot of nuts & bolts and start shaking! works like a charm.

01-19-2008, 12:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
gimmeabeer 1st Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stillwater Posts: 143	Re: Removing rust from fuel tanks and parts with electrolysis or a corvair.

01-19-2008, 02:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
BUZZ 50s BROTHERHOOD 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: south wales..uk Posts: 1,069 My Mood:	Re: Removing rust from fuel tanks and parts with electrolysis use por 15 fuel tank treatment......

01-19-2008, 03:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
JohnnyB 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT . aaaaaah .... heh heh heh .. Posts: 4,928 My Mood:	Re: Removing rust from fuel tanks and parts with electrolysis Well I just found this .. What do ya guys think ?? Is it do-able with out big problems or harm to humans or worse our tank paint jobs ?? Vincent Motorcycle Gas Tank and Seat Information vvvvvvv Taken from the above web site .. vvvvvv Removing Tank Sealer: When I acquired my bike, its fuel tank had been coated (probably with Kreem although I'm not certain). Surface prep had evidently not been done correctly, as rust had loosened the coating and chunks were coming looseand ending up in the carbs. This did not enhance performance, and created a fire hazard when debris held the float needle open and the carbs overflowed. Anyhow, Kreem advised me that their product is soluble in acetone, so I bought a gallon at the Home Depot. This worked very nicely; it actually dissolves the coating rather than just softening it, so you can remove all the material if you're patient. Also, acetone is one of the less-dangerous solvents to work with. I'm not sure how universal it is with regard to other brands of coating, but it may be worth a try. Dave Hartner 8/3/02 (thevincent.com does NOT recommend Acetone as a solvent. Use of Acetone is better left to professionals as it is reported to be carcinogenic.) Last edited by JohnnyB; 01-19-2008 at 07:54 PM.

01-19-2008, 03:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
shw911 "Eating Ramen" Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,894	Re: Removing rust from fuel tanks and parts with electrolysis I read the first link carefully and it doesn't say to use gasoline in as the solution. They say to wash out the gasoline with water then alcohol finally drying it. They then say to make a solution with Water and "Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda" (100% Sodium Bicarbontate). THEN run electricity through it that solution with the sacrificial anode. I've gotta try the acetone to melt the Kreem out of one of my bikes too.I

01-19-2008, 06:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
chiro972b 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 895	Re: Removing rust from fuel tanks and parts with electrolysis Corvair and pinto have nothing in common. Corvair Corsa is one of the coolest cars ever!

09-28-2008, 06:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
jon440x PM Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 54	Re: Removing rust from fuel tanks and parts with electrolysis will this process take the pain off a tank ? I have a 91 z50 with a rusty tank, that has pin holes in it so i was thinking about doing this process to clean out the tank ...............

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