I have two Honda 70 kids quads and am having a rust problem within the tanks on both quads. After a week or so I have to remove the carbs on the machines and find them loaded with rusty silt. I have Emptied the tanks several times but the problem persists. does anyone know if there is any type of treatment to ad to the tanks to keep this from happening?[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

Welcome, I haven't had that happen to my 70 yet and hope I don't. I'm sure some one here will be able to lead you in the right direction.

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Yes. There is a product named "Kreem".

It is a plastic lining treatment. You can purchase what you need individually or as the kit......which consists of the cleaner[acid], neutralizer, and then the plastic coating itself.

I use these from time to time, but usually it's more cost effective to just buy an aftermarket plastic fuel tank for $135 than to pay $30 for the Kreem kit and then mess with it all weekend trying to keep the coating from running to one side of the tank. Depending on the humity when you line the tank, it sometimes takes a full week to completely dry. Keep in mind, that you have to go and rotate the tank every couple of hours for the first two days..........even at night.

All of your well stocked local dealers will have these kits in stock........if not, you can purchase it from Dennis Kirk.

 

I've treated several tanks with Kreem and similiar products. Unless the rust is very severe (in which case it's a waste of time anyhow), I usually skip the coating part of the Kreem kit. Yamaha has a similiar product where you can buy the acid and the neutralizer separately, without the coating, I think for under a ten spot per bottle. One thing, I usually allow the acid to sit in the tank overnight (I think the bottle says 8 hours), also, you will want to have access to a pressure washer, and read and follow the instructions. Often, the tanks come out surprising good. Once or twice I have seen tanks begin to leak along the seam on the bottem after they are treated, so be prepared with another option, but it's definitely worth a try.

 

Empty the tank of gas, remove and plug the petcock and put in some mineral spirits and some loose nuts and bolts. Shake vigoriously to knock off the loose rust. Repeat until the mineral spirits are clear. Clean the petcock and blow out the carb jets. Pay special attention to the carb bowl. Reinstall with a good clear inline filter between the gas line. Use fresh gas. Should take about an hour.

That usually works, if not go with the acid/liner treatments.

 

thanks it seems easer to just buy a plastic after market!

 

thanks i think ill just but an aftermarket plastic tank

 

Thanks , I think Im just gonna but an after market plastic tank....safe riding