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Another Evapo-rust question

Started by slowpoke2, August 08, 2022, 05:31:13 PM

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slowpoke2

August 08, 2022, 05:31:13 PM
Got a bit of rust in the tank so I was going to use Evapo-rust.  This stuff is supposedly pretty benign, but is it ok with leaving the fuel sender in the tank? 

Pat Conlon

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August 08, 2022, 06:04:21 PM
As a general rule: Never leave a sender in your tank with *any type* of rust treatment.
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

FJmonkey

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August 08, 2022, 06:57:45 PM
Any oxide type coatings may dissolve along the rust (oxide). Best not to take any chances.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

woodcreekpete

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August 08, 2022, 07:58:00 PM
I left mine in. Clean as a whistle and worked fine.

FJmonkey

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August 08, 2022, 10:51:04 PM
Quote from: woodcreekpete on August 08, 2022, 07:58:00 PM
I left mine in. Clean as a whistle and worked fine.
When was that cleaning done? How many miles (estimated)? If you have gone 3 or 4 tanks then it might be just fine.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side
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