cleaning a gas tank

[ksmith3846]

I have a couple ounces of 3 year old gas left after draining my tank in my 20 ft center console. I dont want to take a chance at running that gas through my motor. But i would have to cut my floor out to remove the tank. I am trying to get that fluid out somehow what would be the best way?

 

[halfmoa]

Re: cleaning a gas tank

How big is the tank?

 

[MH Hawker]

Re: cleaning a gas tank

What you can get out is what you can get out, dump in some sea foam and go boating. Take a portable 6 gal tank just in case. Put in a new set of filters and take a extra one.

 

[BoatDrinksQ5]

Re: cleaning a gas tank

a few ounces mixed with most likely will be around 10-20 gallons of fresh (based on your boat size...)... that gas will be as good as any fresh gas at a gas station.

maybe pour the seafoam into the empty tank to break down any solids for a while...so that when you pour your new 15gallons in it mixes well/homogeneous instead of possible chunks/sludge getting picked up. although i would think your fuel filter would take care of it.

you have no worries! IMO

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: cleaning a gas tank

if you can get in by an access hole, such as through your fuel guage sending unit, try swabbing it out with a rag tied to a stick. Just don't lose the rag in there!

I agree don't worry about a few ounces fluid; it will mix in with the fresh gas, but I'd want to get out any sludge or solids.

Carb cleaner is good for breaking it down, too.