We go through this with Coleman lanterns all the time. They get water in them from condensation or whatever and get rusty. In most places just cleaning isn't enough because it'll rust again.
Get the fuel tank sealer kit from POR15, use the marine clean and metal ready to get the tank good and clean. DON'T open the can of sealer. Take 2 sheet metal screws with rubber gaskets (probably have to make the gaskets) and run 'em into the top of the cap. Now your can is easily resealable. Put about an ounce (maybe 1/4 can) into the tank (follow all the other instructions up to this point), slosh it all around good, let it dry for a couple days, no added heat, that'll make it bubble. Yeah its probably more money than its worth but it'll make sure you never have this problem again. Careful though, this might start you down the road of fixing things and the next thing you know you'll have a like-new mower... -Curt Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2013 20:20:01 -0700 From: "Jerry Herrman" <jer...@san.rr.com> To: <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Subject: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Message-ID: <50F1C19A6ECA4BC4B8377FFEB175BC59@JerryPC> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" This post reminds me of a problem I have been stewing about. I have an old McLane (the actual brand is Montgomery-Ward) front-throw reel mower which has been sitting out in the back yard unused and in the weather because it became difficult to start last year. It looks like the one in this link, except you have to mentally erase all the paint and imagine how it would look after years of hard livin'. http://www.mclanemower.com/reel_mowers.htm In the process of cleaning the carb and replacing the old diaphragm, I discovered that the gas tank is kinda rusty inside. Its really hard get any access inside there, but I did put in some loose hardware and shook it about with some gasoline, then poured out the rusty mixture. Lathered, rinsed, repeated several times. That was two months ago. (I suppose all the rust I removed has re-established itself due to this recent neglect.) I plan to shake it out again, but I am seeking advice in case someone has had some experience cleaning out a tank like this. Looking at the prices of POR 15, I don't think this old machine justifies spending that much money. Would drying it out, then keeping a mixture of motor oil and gas keep the rust to a minimum? Of course, I realize the "correct" solution is to replace the tank, but that ain't gonna happen. The most I would spend would a couple of dollars. Any suggestions? Jerry 82 240D _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
