johnson 2hp outboard fuel tank

[sr1967]

hello,i am looking for a fuel tank for a johnson 1972 2hp seahorse.i have one but is rusted inside,i been trying in the net but no luck with the search....thanks

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: johnson 2hp outboard fuel tank

There is an epoxy product that coats the inside of gas tanks. I saw it at a motorcycle dealer I used to work for. To remove the rust, grab a handful of screws and put them inside with some non-combustable cleaning solvent. Then shake like crazy. That'll remove a lot of that rust.

 

[OBJ]

Re: johnson 2hp outboard fuel tank

My Pop used to use a couple handfulls of coarse sand and solvent. No matter what you do, just make sure the can is rinsed really good after cleaning.

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: johnson 2hp outboard fuel tank

I heard BB's work well in solvent...

 

[fireship1]

Re: johnson 2hp outboard fuel tank

How about sandblasting? I have a small sandblasting unit that I picked up from Home Creepo. Has a small nozzle that you just stick in a bag of sand. Attach to a small compressor and try to blast as much rust as you can. Follow by flushing out all of the sand. Than coat with the stuff that Willy is talking about. You can get it here www.jcwhitney.com