Pietenpol-List: pre-installation fuel tank rinsing

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Pietenpol-List: pre-installation fuel tank rinsing

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Original Posted By: Isablcorky(at)aol.com
Hello,Anybody have any suggestions for a good liquid for a final rinse before I installmy fuel tank?I want to get rid of any possible filings, debris, coatings etc while I can easilydo this. It is an aluminum tank. Would distilled water be good?Am shying away from gas, just because it will be rather unpleasant repeatedly rinsingand emptying that thing with gas.Douwe________________________________________________________________________________
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Re: Pietenpol-List: pre-installation fuel tank rinsing

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Original Posted By: Douwe Blumberg
Did you pressure test the tank? Best to do with a modified gas cap with a shradervalve from the local hardware store (looks like a tire stem but has threadson the other end. They use them on water wells. You just need a few PSI anda soap solution...Chris ----- Original Message -----
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