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16-06-10, 06:47 PM
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storing a petrol tank
I bought a spare petrol tank from ebay in good condition for my XT, idea is to store in the loft in case I need one someday. Its in good condition intenally, no rust. My thoughts are to give it a good misting of WD40 inside, gaffa up the fuel and petcock holes, and put it in a bin bag with a bag of desiccant stuff in there for good measure.
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16-06-10, 07:08 PM
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Re: storing a petrol tank
Those silicone pouch things you get with new shoes/stuff to soak up moisture in the bin bag to keep it extra dry??
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16-06-10, 07:10 PM
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16-06-10, 07:12 PM
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Re: storing a petrol tank
Sounds like you have everything covered just a case of making sure its all tight and secure really.
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16-06-10, 07:28 PM
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Re: storing a petrol tank
I wouldn't have wd40'd it.
Bar that sounds ok.
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16-06-10, 08:20 PM
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Re: storing a petrol tank
Slosh some oil about inside it.
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16-06-10, 08:33 PM
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16-06-10, 09:55 PM
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Re: storing a petrol tank
Completely seal it after filling it with paraffin eliminating as much air as possible.How long do you intend keeping it in storage 5-10-15-20 years. The alternative is to slosh oil in and out and vacuum seal it[Hover and vacuum seal bags] this should last for donkeys years
Any degreaser will remove old oil when you want to utilise it Last edited by Dicky Ticker; 16-06-10 at 09:56 PM. |
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Re: storing a petrol tank
If you haven't used much oil it's alright to just fill it with fuel. 10l of petrol with an eggcupful of oil won't harm owt.
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