flushing gas tank

cpowell

Seaman
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Jun 23, 2006
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I am getting another old boat.
It is a Venture Pacer II with a Johnson 70.
I understand that it hasn't been in the water in 2-3 maybe 4 years. Gas has been left in the tank. He wanted to start it and make sure it runs but I said "NO! Don't start it with that old gas, let me drain it and flush the tank myself." I didn't want that old stuff to run through the carbs or engine and maybe mess something up.
Now, the question is; How do I clean and flush that tank?
I know I will at least have to run several cans of SeaFoam through it to clean the carbs when I do start it. Any other advice?
Right now I am concerned with rust and gunk in the tank, though.
Oh, yes....no I don't have the boat just yet. Probably next week.
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: flushing gas tank

get rid of the gas, add a little new gas swish and dump. can work everything to the end, and try to sponge out. seafoam is not going to clean the carbs, it maintains clean carbs. plan on a carb cleaning and rebuild kits, impeller. and read this: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=158086
 
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