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I have had it put to me to have it steamed cleaned by a shop who specializes in
gas tank repairs.
Craig Parkinson
Setp. 19 1952
M38 CDN
Ian Wallace wrote:
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> List - is there an effective way to clean a NATO gasoline can? I have a
> "vintage" can that was left empty for some time and has accumulated a fair
> amount of "grunge" inside. The overall condition of the can is quite good,
> and although it's primary purpose is for appearance purposes, there are
> occasions when I would like to use it as an extra gas supply.
>
> I'm aware of the various gas tank treatments, but first the "crud" has to
> come out. I thought of making som sort of fixture, putting a bunch of metal
> scrap of some kind inside, and slowly tumbling the can for a day or so. What
> about a sand or media blaster? I wonder if it would get all the corners,
> expecially at the top. A spare can of gas isn't going to be much good if it
> pours lumps of "stuff" into the fuel tank...
>
> Ian Wallace
> 1960 Mk 2/3 Ferret
>
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