red360 Posted March 31, 2010 Report Posted March 31, 2010 Just picked up a shee. It came with some old empty fuel cans that have been sitting a while one has some sediment another looks like algae. How do I clean these things out? Quote
So Cal Suspension Posted March 31, 2010 Report Posted March 31, 2010 Just picked up a shee. It came with some old empty fuel cans that have been sitting a while one has some sediment another looks like algae. How do I clean these things out? Maybe some gas? Are they the "race" dump cans? or the traditional red fuel cans? Dump cans you might be able to hire someone with small hands and a scrub brush... Quote
2/2 many banshees Posted March 31, 2010 Report Posted March 31, 2010 A few cans of carb. cleaner and some gas. Make sure you remove and clean the petcock. Quote
jbooker82 Posted March 31, 2010 Report Posted March 31, 2010 I start by using a power washer and dish soap. Then just keep rinsing them out until all the soap is gone. After they dry just give them a final rinse with a little acetone. The acetone will get rid of any oil that is left. Quote
SD1026 Posted March 31, 2010 Report Posted March 31, 2010 I start by using a power washer and dish soap. Then just keep rinsing them out until all the soap is gone. After they dry just give them a final rinse with a little acetone. The acetone will get rid of any oil that is left. couldnt of said it better myself i second this one.also can use M.E.K. Quote
jbooker82 Posted March 31, 2010 Report Posted March 31, 2010 Acetone is good stuff. I use it to wipe down my pipes after washing / polishing. It gets rid of the greasy polish and finger prints. Keeps em looking clean. I usually have a gallon can on hand. Quote
Driggs Posted March 31, 2010 Report Posted March 31, 2010 Get one of those loofah's on a stick to help reach inside and scrub. I think my manhood has just been compromised by saying that! Quote
bansheesandrider Posted April 1, 2010 Report Posted April 1, 2010 I used to take mine to work once a year and use the steamcleaner on them, then rinse them out with cold water until there were no more soap bubbles. Then I would set them in the sun upside down until they were dry. My fuel CANS don't have petcocks on them so that was not a problem. Quote
red360 Posted April 1, 2010 Author Report Posted April 1, 2010 Thanks for the info guys! Also is this the same for the gas tank as well? it has some really old 50/50 mix of premium and c12 with 40:1 mix. Quote
rubberneck Posted April 1, 2010 Report Posted April 1, 2010 open tank - light match- toss it in. Old fuel will be gone in no time. Seriously, i would just pull a line off a carb, drain whatever is left in the tank then pull the petcock out and clean the screens just to make sure and be done. Quote
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