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In the process of restoring 1973 Norton Commando that has not been ridden for roughly 10 years. Before I start the total restoration I decided to get the bike fired up. The gas tank was put away with a full tank for storing with fuel stabilizer added.
The interior of the steel gas tank which is a roadster tank now has a light coat of rust within the interior that needs to be cleaned out. I have heard that adding a mild solution of muratic acid in combination with some loose nuts & washers can, if agitated, will remove the rust from the interior of the tank. Is this a practical method for cleaning out the tank, or is this not a viable method for getting rid of the rust deposits?
Has anyone out there encountered or heard of a practical solution for cleaning out the gas tank? The steel tank is in reasonably good condition other than the internal rust problem.
Thanks
WP
The interior of the steel gas tank which is a roadster tank now has a light coat of rust within the interior that needs to be cleaned out. I have heard that adding a mild solution of muratic acid in combination with some loose nuts & washers can, if agitated, will remove the rust from the interior of the tank. Is this a practical method for cleaning out the tank, or is this not a viable method for getting rid of the rust deposits?
Has anyone out there encountered or heard of a practical solution for cleaning out the gas tank? The steel tank is in reasonably good condition other than the internal rust problem.
Thanks
WP