How To Clean A Rusted Gas Tank And Carb On A Briggs Engine - Episode 6 of 7 Tiller Series

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@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
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@petersangoi260
@petersangoi260 3 жыл бұрын
Steve I love the videos I wish you would put the parts numbers down for the diaphragm and the gaskets that you use would help us greatly thanks again.
@DroopThaDon74
@DroopThaDon74 3 жыл бұрын
I really need help with my mower my neighbor tipped it the wrong way and now I can't start it at all
@happyhome41
@happyhome41 2 жыл бұрын
@@petersangoi260 Part numbers, yes, and, where does one buy such old parts these days, in North America ?
@happyhome41
@happyhome41 2 жыл бұрын
Need to update your links -- the ultrasonic cleaner is NLA, same with the clutch remover for Briggs & Stratton. A challenge.
@Leonardokite
@Leonardokite 3 жыл бұрын
As far as the protective coating inside the gas tank, it was already rusted so it was pretty much useless if there was any there anyhow.
@markd9130
@markd9130 3 жыл бұрын
Makes sense to me. And, I'd think that putting fuel in the tank would somewhat protect the metal. Doesn't gas contain corrosion inhibitors? It would probably help to keep the fuel fresh or avoid ethanol which attracts water.
@oggearhound2242
@oggearhound2242 3 жыл бұрын
I always mix a little Marvel Mystery Oil into my gas.. that should help the tank as well
@rickeycooley9139
@rickeycooley9139 3 жыл бұрын
@@oggearhound2242 all good ideas, it won’t rust, be just fine.
@Julianvet123
@Julianvet123 Жыл бұрын
My 3HP Briggs and Stratton engine is 1977 and tank was badly rusted, so having removed the rust same way as you (I also used a pressure washer with gravel inside), I really dried the inside of the tank using an air fan in a greenhouse for 24 hours, then sprayed the inside of the tank with Hammerite and Hammerite thinner. I don't want to repeat the rust removal process. I treated the petrol pump to a new gasket as old one was 45 years old.
@patrickflohe7427
@patrickflohe7427 11 ай бұрын
@@Julianvet123 Petrol pump? What, are we in England now?
@garychandler4296
@garychandler4296 2 жыл бұрын
I cleaned many a motorcycle gas tank that way, but we always sealed them with something like TankSeal afterwards. It's not just about rust, but sometimes the mounting tabs would develop micro cracks, and a gas-wet crotch on a long ride is never forgotten.
@HobbyMotorDK
@HobbyMotorDK 3 жыл бұрын
With a rusty tank like that - tank coating is already gone - so gravel or nuts is the only option. Thanks Steve - now can we get a shop tour soon? :-)
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
We will see Claus, we will see!
@HobbyMotorDK
@HobbyMotorDK 3 жыл бұрын
@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon :-) Thanks Steve
@teakkaye5364
@teakkaye5364 3 жыл бұрын
I like to use small stamped out flat washers because one side has a sort of sharp edge which I hope acts as some kind of scraping blade on the inner tank surface when I shake and shake and shake it . Then I can re-use the washers afterward . Great videos by the way . Now I have two rototillers for some reason .
@Fwibits
@Fwibits 3 ай бұрын
Soaking rusted metal parts in cleaning vinegar for a few days will do wonders on rust. No shaking, just waiting.
@littlepaddy7444
@littlepaddy7444 2 жыл бұрын
My aunt taught me to clean gas tanks with rocks and water over 50 years ago, works great. If there is any sludge in the tank just add a little detergent.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын
Right on
@JimF500
@JimF500 3 жыл бұрын
Do what Mustie1 does, strap the tank to your vehicle wheel and drive LOL!...Love this series.
@wildmanofborneo
@wildmanofborneo 6 ай бұрын
If you have a concrete mixer you can put vinegar and some chains in the tank. Swish it around and let soak. Then strap to mixer and run for a few hours. The chain is easier to remove than gravel on some tanks. Some tanks have a neck that makes getting gravel out kind of tricky.
@THEMOWERMEDIC1
@THEMOWERMEDIC1 3 жыл бұрын
Man that brings back some memories these engines are getting fewer and far between I worked on a truckload of those motors back in the early 90s late 80s
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome buddy! Thank You...
@MrToddles12
@MrToddles12 9 күн бұрын
Great video. Working on a 5hp from 1973 right now myself.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 8 күн бұрын
Good luck!
@colingraham5812
@colingraham5812 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Steve. Keep up the great work. Greetings from Galway Ireland
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@sidewayzmike
@sidewayzmike 3 жыл бұрын
Yall got great eggnog in galway bay! 🤪
@luuk-out-below9804
@luuk-out-below9804 3 жыл бұрын
Like it man. I think the rust coating in that era was a full tank of non-corn gasoline.
@gravelyman
@gravelyman 3 жыл бұрын
I've been using the rock method for years also and I never had a problem. Good one Steve!!!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Good to hear
@stv9906
@stv9906 3 жыл бұрын
Great job Steve!!! Just a heads up for anyone interested, I just cleaned the exact same B&S gas tank from a Troybuilt, which was in the same fillthy condition, just by filling it all the way up with regular vinegar. Left it for a day and a half, and then rinsed it with a garden hose and compressed air just like you did!! Came out super clean to the last crimp and dimple!!
@JoeyOneill-vn9zi
@JoeyOneill-vn9zi Ай бұрын
Gravel does no harm rust has already taken of the protective coating good job Steve
@tomstepanowicz6191
@tomstepanowicz6191 3 жыл бұрын
I love it when a plan comes together A-Team
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Right on Tommy! Thank You...
@tomstepanowicz6191
@tomstepanowicz6191 3 жыл бұрын
@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon you are welcome
@RepairGang
@RepairGang 3 жыл бұрын
Been watching all day for this :)
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Right on buddy! Hope it was worth it?
@RepairGang
@RepairGang 3 жыл бұрын
@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon it was hope you get better :) sucks being sick
@riverratranger1427
@riverratranger1427 3 жыл бұрын
The gravel idea works great. I used similar on a rusty H Farmall tank. Put marble chips in it with water and had the kids roll it around the yard.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@oatnoid
@oatnoid 4 ай бұрын
Water and gravel worked great. Automatic trans fluid and acetone - great tip. I'm going to try it on a sticky throttle cable.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 ай бұрын
Right on
@Teddy8709
@Teddy8709 3 жыл бұрын
My dad taught me the rock trick when I was young, trying to get the rust out of my 1986 Honda dirt bike I bought, tank was very rusted. Hooked it up, essentially like a spit, filled the tank with rocks and turned it all afternoon, it did the job.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Right on buddy!
@hdog11011
@hdog11011 Жыл бұрын
Tried the rock cleaning trick tonight on an old craftsman snowblower. Worked incredibly! Thanks!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Жыл бұрын
You're Welcome...
@gilbertcox5075
@gilbertcox5075 10 ай бұрын
I use vinegar and some small chain I use to hang my florescent light fixtures .
@danpowell1776
@danpowell1776 3 жыл бұрын
I used rocks inside the tank of a Honda goldwing motorcycle that had been sitting for 10 years and cleaned it out. That was 17 years ago and it still doesn't have any problems. Thanks for the video Steve. Nice job
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@mr1pearl
@mr1pearl 3 жыл бұрын
Man Steve you are a wizard brother that carb looked shot ! Ican't wait for the next one 🍺
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Comin soon...
@downunderdave5417
@downunderdave5417 3 жыл бұрын
@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Bring it on! Like this series.....
@biggstavros5876
@biggstavros5876 3 жыл бұрын
You are the best ever small engine mechanic I have ever seen in my 52 years on this planet. I thought I knew a lot about engines and you blew me out of the water. Thanks very much from England.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
WOW! Thanks buddy....
@Hjerte_Verke
@Hjerte_Verke Жыл бұрын
You should watch Taryl Fixes All's video on "Small Engine Total Rebuild: A Complete Guide". Once past the silliness, he covers almost all the bases including cleaning everything up spic and span and getting the engine back to its best condition within monetary reason. There's really no need to throw a lot of money at these engines replacing every part if the original parts are still serviceable.
@dannyball2503
@dannyball2503 3 жыл бұрын
Just had a tank that was full of rust on a tiller, I know people use some kind of coating for inside the gas tanks but them rocks or gravel worked good! I’ll be trying it . Gasket was shot same as yours, what else? Big flakes of rust in tank . Can’t wait to see a worst case scenario as oil was full of water too. There is hope, thanks Steve
@paulmaxwell8851
@paulmaxwell8851 3 ай бұрын
Steve, it's really important to use SAE gravel for those old Briggs gas tanks. I can only find metric gravel around here (central British Columbia) so I don't know what I'm going to do.
@carl9916
@carl9916 Жыл бұрын
Ha! Hi Steve. I just restored the exact tiller. Runs great.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Жыл бұрын
Nice work!
@HeavyIronAcres
@HeavyIronAcres 3 жыл бұрын
Gotta love the simplicity of those engines! I've had success with the gravel method too.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Good to hear!
@lobdsk
@lobdsk Жыл бұрын
I think as long as you have enough steel to hold the fuel you should be good to go. The fuel will prevent rust as long as you fill the tank after your done tilling.
@shanemoore8025
@shanemoore8025 3 жыл бұрын
Sweet! Thought maybe I had missed an episode, was glad to see this one released! Thank you, I can already hear this rototiller running.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Right on Shane!
@waynemark93
@waynemark93 3 жыл бұрын
Steve, you kept us waiting quite sometime for this lastest tiller repair installment, but it was worth the wait. The gravel in the gas tank was a great idea! That worked as advertised and gave an amazing result. As far as having future rust problems, I'm going with your past experiences. Maybe there is an additive to inhibit rust in old gas tanks... It's now easy to see why new small engines mostly come with non-metallic tanks to eliminate rust issues. Now, time for a beer, eh?
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Right on Wayne! Thank You...
@ronwatson4902
@ronwatson4902 3 жыл бұрын
I can't believe you made that thing functional again. Good work Steve.! Amazing really.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@Placard1203
@Placard1203 3 жыл бұрын
Automatic transmission fluid and acetone. Got it! Nice trick. I'll try the rocks in my dirt bike tank
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Right on
@ihus9950
@ihus9950 3 жыл бұрын
I've done the same thing with rusty fuel tanks works great, I also used Red Kote sealer in them, never have a rusty tank again 👍
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Great tip!
@brandonmgrezaffi1269
@brandonmgrezaffi1269 2 жыл бұрын
Great Information Steve. My neighbor brought me an edger that sat with fuel for years. The tank was rusted and varnished. I was able to take off the carburetor and service because of your video. In addition, I soaked the tank with Vinegar for 8 hours and the rust disintegrated easily. I did use several nuts and cut a steel wool pad in thirds and shook for 10 min. Looks like new. Thanks again!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын
You're Welcome...
@USMC0311PurpleHeart
@USMC0311PurpleHeart 4 ай бұрын
Suggest no steel wool. Some of the tiny metal particles of the wool may go thru the tank's little inside filter and enter the carb/jet. Use something that will NOT leave any part of itself in the tank. Ball bearing/BBs will be best and they can be removed with magnet and gravity. Good Luck!
@2dach
@2dach 4 ай бұрын
If you're using copper BBs, you can forget about the magnet.
@357bullfrog9
@357bullfrog9 3 жыл бұрын
I thought we was gonna have to get up a search party for you lol. Maybe my notifications ain't working again.
@jackhentschel3301
@jackhentschel3301 3 жыл бұрын
Always works good many years doing it that way
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Right on Jack!
@timwilliams9443
@timwilliams9443 3 жыл бұрын
You did great on that tank.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Thank You...
@eustaciosaucedo4682
@eustaciosaucedo4682 3 жыл бұрын
I usually use BB's but is not a space shuttle it'll work keep up the good work Steve
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@GastonGalibois
@GastonGalibois 11 ай бұрын
For the protective coating inside the gas tank since greasy metal doesn't rust, I would add a little bit of 2 cycle engine oil in the gas from now on. This would probably also prevent the diaphragm from drying.
@patrickflohe7427
@patrickflohe7427 11 ай бұрын
It’ll probably foul the spark plug, too. I think I’ll try Marvel Mystery Oil.
@justanotherviewer52
@justanotherviewer52 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve. Always good information for my small engine items.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help
@yappledapple3469
@yappledapple3469 3 жыл бұрын
I did something similar with the fuel tank in my 68 F250, but I used bb’s to help clean it then used por15 cleaner and coating to seal it. Mine was about the same and it’s been great for the last 8 yrs or so. Been waiting for the next vid in your series, keep em going, really enjoy them!!!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Thank You...
@jamesmilos9909
@jamesmilos9909 3 жыл бұрын
I use bird shot, same idea
@patrickpoulard24
@patrickpoulard24 3 жыл бұрын
I recently used the transmission fluid and acetone mix to free up a compression screw on a hydraulic pump and it worked like a charm. That hydraulic pump was frozen for more than 10 years. Not any more. Thanks for the advice Steve. ✌🏿
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@MrSGL21
@MrSGL21 3 жыл бұрын
atf acetone is the bomb. i tugged and tugged on a tie rond end once that would not move. bathed it in atf/acetone and tried it again 45 min later. the tie rod end broke free with almost no effort and screwered right off.
@johngenova9870
@johngenova9870 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын
You're Welcome...
@rifleman1873
@rifleman1873 3 жыл бұрын
I wish I had your channel when I was a kid. I could have saved much time, effort and headaches. Thanks for your informative videos!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
You're Welcome...
@darcylowey4139
@darcylowey4139 3 жыл бұрын
Rock method is a good way for sure. The protective coating is already extremely comprised maybe make sure tank is full when stored less condensation. Thanks for the videos waiting for the carb set up for that tiller now as I’m dealing with the same thing lol
@davidskipperskip5403
@davidskipperskip5403 3 жыл бұрын
I have done the same way for years also just fine .
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Right on Dave!
@russellrobinson505
@russellrobinson505 3 жыл бұрын
You rock Steve! 👍 Cheers! Won't be long before someone works with it!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully!
@jetmr_5043
@jetmr_5043 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve always used bb’s, like for a BB gun, but I think I like your gravel idea better! It’s a little more abrasive than the round little bb’s
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting!
@fixitorstripitGardenmachines
@fixitorstripitGardenmachines 3 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for the next installment on this machine. Looking forward to the next one.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Right on buddy! Workin on it...
@stevefindlay7155
@stevefindlay7155 3 жыл бұрын
Good stuff...the coating inside the tank has long gone! Also, for storage some 2 stroke can be added to a dry tank , swished around and the residual oil inhibits the inside of the tank...👍🇦🇺😀
@daveauger9028
@daveauger9028 3 жыл бұрын
I use a Small steel chain, works very good !
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea!
@Blutnase
@Blutnase 3 жыл бұрын
You completely rock. I have the same exact machine trying to get power back. Spitting fire and backfires before AND after magnetron upgrade. Cleaned the head and valves like the last video. Do you know a trick to check the timing (without opening crankcase yet) by the position of the magnet in relation to the coil legs? I know TDC precisely with the head off.
@rayburnett3066
@rayburnett3066 Жыл бұрын
I plan to do they same thing to .y gas tank too. Thank you for reminding me of that
@johnhamilton9229
@johnhamilton9229 3 жыл бұрын
Bottom line....You rocked this one out Steve! Greatly enjoy watching you fix engines.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Thank You...
@rpavlik1
@rpavlik1 3 жыл бұрын
Nice stuff! I cleaned up a carb just like that for my big lawn vacuum last fall. Bought the big oem carb kit with more gaskets than you'll ever need, plus the needle, etc... Ironically no spring and circle cover, but they had them in a cheap diaphragm kit (also oem) at the hardware store, go figure! So now I have a spare diaphragm. And now that I have the proper governor linkage on it again (lost the old one in the rebuild, made one by hand but it wasn't quite perfect), it works just awesome now.
@billneu9520
@billneu9520 3 жыл бұрын
I found sharp 1-inch sheetrock screws work great BILL N LINY
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
COOL!
@ronwoltz
@ronwoltz 2 жыл бұрын
very ciever idea ,smart wish i knew this idea years ago thankyou steve.
@mickey7660
@mickey7660 3 жыл бұрын
Can't believe this is a comment you really wanted down here but anyway IF IT'S ALREADY RUSTED there is NO PROTECTIVE COATING LEFT ANY. Great idea with the rocks, saved me money not having to buy a gas tank or find some other way to clean it out! 😁👍
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Great point!
@bulletproofpepper2
@bulletproofpepper2 3 жыл бұрын
I put non-ethanol high octane gas in my small engines and fuel stabilizer. Thanks for sharing !!!
@brianwest3816
@brianwest3816 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@brantsmallenginerepairs
@brantsmallenginerepairs 3 жыл бұрын
Great tips Steve!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@rustyclam238
@rustyclam238 2 жыл бұрын
For the rusty gas tank, I use non ethanol fuel,Stable, and Marvel mystery oil on all my small engines that are four stroke. I live high humidity and never have carburetor problems with any of my lawn equipment. All my small engines, generators, pressure washers, edgers, weed eaters, I found in the trash and fixed them. Oh and two chainsaw’s.
@TheRustyRooster
@TheRustyRooster 3 жыл бұрын
Another great job , hope all is well.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@cornerslice
@cornerslice Жыл бұрын
Just what i needed
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Жыл бұрын
Right on
@johnsteed265
@johnsteed265 2 жыл бұрын
Protective coating in the gas tank? Maybe when it was new.... That tank inside was coated with rust! I clean the rusted tanks like you did. I add a teaspoon of 2 cycle oil to my gas tank to help prevent rust. (It also helps the cylinders!)
@kenleppek
@kenleppek 3 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for another installment in the tiller saga
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Right on
@tommiller615
@tommiller615 Жыл бұрын
Found an old Wright SAW. Never seen a saw like this till now. Gonna start from top down and see if I can get it to run. So far, success with the gas tank video!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@11busyboy
@11busyboy 3 жыл бұрын
The rock method of cleaning is fine. It is not the gas that is causing the rust problem. It is the dampness that causes rust issues. Keep up the good work Steve.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Thank You...
@neilroberts7780
@neilroberts7780 Жыл бұрын
Hi Steve, I'm 75 years young and I have been using that method of cleaning fuel tanks since I was 12, never had a problem with them after cleaning as the fuel protects them from then on, just dont leave them empty.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Жыл бұрын
Right on
@christopherkimmer8240
@christopherkimmer8240 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the powerful knowledge Steve
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@davidkelly2660
@davidkelly2660 3 жыл бұрын
I have that very problem with an old B&S engine , it will be sorted tomorrow . Thanks
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@robertbiggs4934
@robertbiggs4934 3 жыл бұрын
Going back to the "stone age" Steve...nice idea. I like the cost also 😁! Hope you need to till something soon. I have a feeling you'll have a machine for the job! Thanks!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Can't wait!
@ciaranmac646
@ciaranmac646 3 жыл бұрын
You're some man for one man👍👍
@donaldshimkus539
@donaldshimkus539 3 ай бұрын
I've used coarse sand and diesel fuel or ATF. Use anything that can shake it around like an old paint can shaker or a vibrating sander, a small electric motor with an imbalance on the shaft, just hose clamp the motor to the tank. Nuts and rocks can't get into all the nooks n crannies like sand. When done, wash it out with dish detergent and water. Rinse with clean water and blow dry. Try to coat entire interior asap with tank sealer or something similar.
@robertschilz8601
@robertschilz8601 5 ай бұрын
The first time I cleaned a fuel tank I used brass screws, nuts, bolts and washers and gas line antifreeze thinking the brass would do less damage to the inside of the tank. But when it came time to empty everything out it took almost an hour to get all the brass out because of a lip on the inside of the tank. Now I use metal screws, nuts, bolts and washers so I can use a magnet to remove the stubborn metal pieces. Like others have said the tank is already damaged so you aren’t really going to do much more damage than there already is.
@courtneyroy270
@courtneyroy270 7 күн бұрын
Amazing steve I'm a big fan man
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 7 күн бұрын
Thank You...
@eldonfoster2576
@eldonfoster2576 3 жыл бұрын
My opinion is you cleaned the tank correctly. I have also done the same on several tanks through the years with no problems later.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Thank You...
@tinkeringtaylor3053
@tinkeringtaylor3053 3 жыл бұрын
Great video Steve i would keep using the gravel it's not going to be taken to much of the coating off inside lots of people do it
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
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@dedomv11
@dedomv11 2 жыл бұрын
I'm fixing this same exact engine, carburetor and fuel tank. Same exact problem and about the same amount of rust. I didn't have sharp gravel on my yard like you had so I went to my neighbor's yard and stole some of his from his driveway. It worked great most of the rust was knocked out of the tank.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын
Right on
@markluxton3402
@markluxton3402 3 ай бұрын
After you clean the tank inside, I use a small chain, the folded over flat metal links. Just gently swish about in the tank. I usually used gas and oil in the tank for cleaning, but if I did use water I would add Dawn. After cleaning, could we then use a strong acid to finish cleaning the inside; and then, is there a coating we could use, to make the tank last decades more???
@risi135
@risi135 Жыл бұрын
From Dominican Republic I see your videos you are great 😊
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@qbraun9241
@qbraun9241 3 жыл бұрын
Agree inner coating gone at this point. I think the long-term trick for this scenario is using pure gas, no ethanol. And then putting an addictive during the off season like dry gas, ran down to bare to seal and protect everything. Or once ran down a quick squirt or ATF or WD-40. That will reject the rust as well.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting!
@craftyha
@craftyha 3 жыл бұрын
OK. Used bb's and rust remover . On an mtd Briggs straton motor. Tiller I full tank with non ethanol fuel then fog the top of the tank with wd40. Stored it over the winter like that . This spring it started right up. Needs a carb diaphragm now.
@sethdoyal2956
@sethdoyal2956 2 жыл бұрын
Rocks work the best
@dedomv11
@dedomv11 3 жыл бұрын
Steve, I absolutely love the idea of putting rocks in the tank to knock out the rust chips. I've never done that before. I've always just switched it with gas best I could. On another note if the rocks knock off the coating on a tank this old, do we really care? I don't care. If my customer decides to abuse his machine again, well I guess that's just more work for me. I also really like the idea of just using hot water in the Sonic cleaner. I've always used carburetor cleaner and that starts getting very expensive. I also need to buy a bigger Sonic cleaner like yours.
@dave6251
@dave6251 3 жыл бұрын
white vinegar workes great on rusty tanks
@MegaVortex
@MegaVortex 3 жыл бұрын
Hell yes! Been waiting for an update.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Right on Ryan!
@colingraham5812
@colingraham5812 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Steve. Great channel
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Thank You...
@CompetentSalesUSA
@CompetentSalesUSA 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
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@marshallborder9089
@marshallborder9089 3 жыл бұрын
Steve had one exactly like this ( mine was a Craftsman triller ) and sold it last year , been in my family since 1972 . I was alway told in metal tanks to make sure a keep the tank full of gas at the end of every season to avoid rust and it never did develop rust . Steve had heard what was ideal was too put pea gravel in it - and if you had a way of attachment to a paint shaker would do the job perfectly - clean the gas tank perfectly .
@ddteamrc6461
@ddteamrc6461 3 жыл бұрын
Great series 👍
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍
@jeffreyyoung4104
@jeffreyyoung4104 2 жыл бұрын
In order to clean out a gas tank better than liquid alone, I use a couple handfuls of BBs to do the scrubbing. Once you have the tank holes covered in tape, and the cap on, add rust remover and BBs in the tank, and shake the tank briskly for a few minutes to get the worst of the gunk out. Afterwards, you can rinse and dry the inside of the tank. If the interior coating is worn away from the rust and cleaning, you can do a cold galvanize to the interior to protect it.
@ededmund5685
@ededmund5685 3 жыл бұрын
good video thx Ed
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@bigray2859
@bigray2859 3 жыл бұрын
Great as always!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@robertproteau4113
@robertproteau4113 3 жыл бұрын
Great vid Steve. There are fuel tank coatings out there on the market, but most are a bit pricey.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Good to know!
@johnbush2811
@johnbush2811 3 жыл бұрын
If there was a protective coating on the inside of the tank the rust had already compromised it. Good job Steve!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Good point!
@scotta9114
@scotta9114 2 жыл бұрын
Steve, the Gas Tank results are amazing. Thanks. So I was given a very ugly Toro 2-cycle Commercial Lawn Mower. Sat outside for years. Gal tells me She bought it in the 80's. The safety sticker says 1984. The Model Number tag has been removed and is lost. Gas tank is huge (1 Gallon)and metal. Thought it would be fun to try and get it running. Alloy deck is good, just the paint corroded off. I haven't looked at the engine yet but compression seems good. Thanks again for your videos. Update: Tried to clean the gas tank and it has dried oil sludge inside that didn't come off. Maybe soak it for a while?
@len4338
@len4338 3 жыл бұрын
I have no idea what would be best in regards to the gas tank. I would think that a protective coating would be ideal and I have seen videos of people applying a coating to the bare metal inside of a gas tank. But, like I said I don't know from my own experience because not many things are made with metal tanks these days. Anyway, I love your channel Steve.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Right on Len!
@NHHalKnowsHow
@NHHalKnowsHow 3 жыл бұрын
I think using the pebbles in the gas tank is genius! And as far as the protective coating, if you just use non-ethynol gas and use the rototiller often, you should have no problem with rust coming back. And if it's rusty in the first place, how good is that old protective coating? Great video and great series, Steve. Thank you!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
You're Welcome...
@wildefox1478
@wildefox1478 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Steve, making progress on the old tiller, she'll run!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Thank You...
@timbiggam2626
@timbiggam2626 3 жыл бұрын
Keep doing what you are doing I am learning a lot from you I can't take my stuff to a shop so I learn from you and I thank you so much my name is Tim b.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Right on Tim! You're Welcome...
@henrymurawskibigdogrepair
@henrymurawskibigdogrepair 3 жыл бұрын
Job well done mate hope all is well with you
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Thank You...
@onetrickypig
@onetrickypig 3 жыл бұрын
This series is awesome
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
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