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My A4 is ready to reinstall, so I decided to check my fuel tank prior to installation. I found a good half inch layer of tar on the tank bottom so I removed the tank for cleaning. It is a 21 Gallon Monel tank. No access plates so cleaning had to be by flushing. I used a 50% mix of Industrial ZIP ULTRA PURPLE cleaner/degreaser and water. It took at least ten applications and various soak times and air aggitation before I had a bright shiny tank interior.
The cleaner cost was about $35 and the labor was dirt cheap as I never charge myself much when I'm working for myself. It did take at least two days to do the job though. I also replaced all Hose with new E85 rated
A1. I've reinstalled the tank and just dropped the A4 into the Tartan. I have a Harbor Frieght Hyd Hoist with winch installed in the back of my Pick up truck and at high tide was able to Tie up my Tartan to the sea wall in back of my house, so dropping the A4 down the Hatch was a breeze. Now need to get everything hooked up and find out if she runs in the boat as well as she did on the test stand. Seems like other chores get in way though. Had to mow the grass today and re-register all my boats and vehicles. They all come due in the month of your birthday in Florida.
Would like to hear of other Tank cleaning methods from some of the experts.
It should be noted that the ZIP Purple should not be used in an aluminum tank.
The cleaner cost was about $35 and the labor was dirt cheap as I never charge myself much when I'm working for myself. It did take at least two days to do the job though. I also replaced all Hose with new E85 rated
A1. I've reinstalled the tank and just dropped the A4 into the Tartan. I have a Harbor Frieght Hyd Hoist with winch installed in the back of my Pick up truck and at high tide was able to Tie up my Tartan to the sea wall in back of my house, so dropping the A4 down the Hatch was a breeze. Now need to get everything hooked up and find out if she runs in the boat as well as she did on the test stand. Seems like other chores get in way though. Had to mow the grass today and re-register all my boats and vehicles. They all come due in the month of your birthday in Florida.
Would like to hear of other Tank cleaning methods from some of the experts.
It should be noted that the ZIP Purple should not be used in an aluminum tank.
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