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Dirty fuel

Discussion in 'Maintenance' started by benpayne92, May 11, 2014.

  1. benpayne92

    benpayne92 Active Member Premium Member Contributing Member

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    How would everyone reccomend to clean out the fuel tank i look in there and i can see dirt all through the petrol
     
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    Jim Active Member

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    Take the tank off and then take the tap off to drain. Give a slosh around with fuel or solvent to get rid off any bits.

    Are you sure it's dirt? It's most likely corrosion. You can buy fuel tank 'kits' to restore it.
     
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    Thanks ill have a look and see what it is
     
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