How to clean tank

[Stihl Crazy]

I have been given a husky 285, saw has sat in shed for years. The gas line is rotted off and tank is a mess. What is the best to use to clean the tank? I tried search function but it would not work.

 

[skwerl]

I'd stick with gasoline or other solvents similar to gas. More aggresive solvents may affect the integrity of the plastic tank. Pour some in and swish it around, possibly use a bottle brush to loosen up stuck crud (a toothbrush may work if you're quick, it may dissolve).

 

[Stihl Crazy]

The tank is metal, will it take something stronger?

 

[JJackson]

I have heard people say use white gas (coleman fuel)

 

[sedanman]

Laquer thinner and some bb's ...............shake well.

 

[Stihl Crazy]

Thanks

 

[West Texas]

Kerosene would work well with the bb's too

 

[Lakeside53]

In the metal tank, just put in some acetone and reseal the tank. Leave for a while, even over night - it will dissolve away all the old rubber junk. A couple more quick passes after that with clean fluid and you're good to go.

 

[Big Woody]

I take mine over to the parts washer, stick the nozzle in the tank and turn it on. Does a nice job cleaning it out, works for the oil tank to. You need a parts washer though.

 

[lesorubcheek]

If you've got gooped up rubber particles from an old fuel line line in the tank, acetone or lacquer thinner works wonderful. I had a Homelite 123 where the fuel line had disintegrated and the tank was covered with what looked almost like tar. A bit of acetone and a little patience and it came out looking like new. Be careful not to spill any on the outside though or it can ruin the paint.

Dan

 

[Mr_Brushcutter]

I've hurd that Diesel is good for cleaning the tank?