Thanks for any input.
Bob
On Mon, Jun 10, 2013 at 7:42 AM, Robert James
Very good idea.
> About how long before sealer sets - 10 min / 5 min ?
> Bob
> On Mon, Jun 10, 2013 at 7:01 AM, Eric Geiger
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> > �
> > Take a coat hanger and push it through the intake tube. �It'll pop any clogs before the sealer sets. Or compressed air.�
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> > On Jun 10, 2013, at 8:30 AM, "Robert James" > rjamesblues@...
> > > wrote:
> > > �
> > > Okay. �I let it soak all night. �Will dump out vinegar and follow your directions. �Looks like today is tank day - all day! �
> > > I have not yet seen what the sealer looks like and how thick it is ( thick like molasses or thin like water ) but I imagine I put some sealer in the intake tube . �Any chance the sealer will clog it up? ��
> > > I realize these may be silly questions, but for my 'first tank', I want to get it right!
> > > Bob
> > > On Sunday, June 9, 2013, Bill wrote:
> > > > �
> > > > Hi Bob;
> > > > �
> > > > ���
> > > > Shake the chain in the tank without the cleaner.� Then pour it in and slosh it around to clean everything up.� Check the inside and see if it looks clean.� You may have to do this a couple > > > > of times to make sure all the rust is out.� Then check the outside to see if there is an leakage.� Often the rust will make your tank have small rust holes�which will open up�once the rust is removed.�� The sealer should plug any of these up.� But here again, > > > > follow the directions, you may have to seal the tank a couple of times.
> > > > �
> > > > Bill
> > > > From:
> > > > anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com
> > > > [mailto:
> > > > anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com
> > > > ]
> > > > On Behalf Of
> > > > Robert James
> > > > Sent:
> > > > Sunday, June 09, 2013 6:13 PM
> > > > To:
> > > > anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com
> > > > Subject:
> > > > Re: [anzhonda600owners] Re: Red Honda N600 roars
> > > > �
> > > > Thanks bill.
> > > > Should�I pour some vinegar out into another container so it's not so heavy! �Kinda hard to shake with 5 gallons of vinegar in the tank.
> > > > As for sealing openings, duct tape?
> > > > I hope to save the meter gasket as it is in good condition.
> > > > Bob
> > > > On Sunday, June 9, 2013, Bill wrote:
> > > > > �
> > > > > Hi Bob;
> > > > > �
> > > > > It sounds like you are having fun.� The real problem with rust in a gas tank is the pockets of what is known as "dust rust".� �It's in pockets anywhere in the gas tank and the chain is supposed > > > > > to be used to pop them.� Then using any type of etch (you�chose vinegar) to clean up the pockets.��I like to use steel ball bearings 3/4 in or larger and along with the chain�shake the tank for a while.� 20 minutes or so.� Then use the etch that comes with > > > > > the tank sealer kit sold by Hirsch Auto Supply �and follow their instructions.� And yes, seal up the filler opening and stick a long wire down the pickup tube.� When it says to rinse the etch out, rinse it twice to make sure it is all out and allow it to dry.� > > > > > Remember, prep is everything.�
> > > > > �
> > > > > Bill
> > > > > �
> > > > > From:
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> > > > > [mailto:
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> > > > > ]
> > > > > On Behalf Of
> > > > > bobs600honda
> > > > > Sent:
> > > > > Sunday, June 09, 2013 4:50 PM
> > > > > To:
> > > > > anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > Subject:
> > > > > [anzhonda600owners] Re: Red Honda N600 roars
> > > > > �
> > > > > Ok - pulled the tank this afternoon! All went well, and thanks to the comments of the group, I had a clear set of steps to follow. No problems really, only took about an hour (I work slow!).
> > > > > Now for some silly questions on the vinegar soaking....
> > > > > There didn't appear to be a lot of rust, but plenty of 'crud'.
> > > > > I put in three gallons along with the 2 ft of chain and sloshed it around.
> > > > > How concerned should I be about removing all rust? That is, if I want to soak the entire interior of the tank, do I seal the filler tube opening and gas level float opening, fuel outlet to pump, etc. and turn the tank 'upside down"?
> > > > > And, should I keep the tank (with vinegar) in the garage (which has a gas fired water heater) or put the tank outside (in the sun or the shade)?
> > > > > Thanks for any thoughts.
> > > > > Bob
> > > > > --- In
> > > > > anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > , "bobs600honda" wrote:
> > > > > > On my way to the store to get some apple cider vinegar!
> > > > > > How long did you keep the vinegar in the tank (several days / hours )?
> > > > > > Also, I have read that some put drywall screws (or ball bearings / pieces of chain) and slosh them around to break up pockets of rust. Did you try something like that?
> > > > > > I got the tank kit in the mail last week, so just need to pull the tank and start the process!
> > > > > > Thanks for any info.
> > > > > > Bob
> > > > > > --- In
> > > > > anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > , notrace07@ wrote:
> > > > > > > Apple cider vinegar works and is cheap, it will take several gallons. After you get it to where your happy then I would use Bill Hirsch motorcycle tank repair kit. I've had good luck with the stuff but don't rush the steps or the sealer will not stick properly.
> > > > > Total cost is about $75.
> > > > > > > Bill Hirsch tank kit is $50 including shipping to your door
> > > > > > > Kurt
> > > > > > > On Apr 5, 2013, at 10:48 AM, Herbert McCoy wrote:
> > > > > > > > What did you use to clean tank?
> > > > > > > > Herb
> > > > > > > > From: Mark P Hatten
> > > > > > > > To:
> > > > > > > > Sent: Friday, April 5, 2013 11:35 AM
> > > > > > > > Subject: [anzhonda600owners] Red Honda N600 roars
> > > > > > > > After sitting unused since 1993 this 1970 Honda n600 comes alive. Brakes are rebuilt, gas tank cleaned, new clutch, rebuilt carburetor,