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Cleaning fuel/oil tank
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Nate Surveyor
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Well, since nobody else jumped in, and said anything, I (A novice at these boats) will throw in my 2 cents.
1.) My ride is a 1998 GS 2 seater. Removal of tank REQUIRES either destruction of the tank, (ie take it out in pieces) or removal of the engine. I actually TRIED to do it, without engine removal, and fast concluded it was too much work.
So, here is what I did. I removed the fuel baffle. That alone was WORK. Remove the steering assembly from the top. (Actually just remove the 4 bolts) and pull it up and Starboard. Then, pull the baffle up. Then, depress the TOP of the tank about an inch. (get a strong neighbor to help!) and eventually work it out. So, now you have the baffle out. Then, remove the fuel fill tube. Now, you have 2 big holes in the top of the tank. At this point I siphoned the tank to empty. There was only a little bit of goop in the bottom. I added a little fuel, and siphoned, and repeated until I was happy and re-assembled it.
Now, if it needed it, I think I'd have used a pressure washer, with a small tube on the end to knock loose the gunk in the tank. And, I'd FILL the tank with water, and float all the gunk out. When all was done, and I was satisfied with the level of cleanliness in the tank, I'd siphon it out, with a small piece of fuel line, in the lowest corner of the tank. Then, I'd put a small rag on the end of a stick to finish the job with a rag taped or stapled to the end. That is to DRY and mop the last of the mess.
These are just some ideas, that may need modification to your machine. It was my plan, but I got mine clean enough with gas and the small siphon hose. Smaller hose does not siphon as fast, but it will clean the tank more thoroughly. They are easier to start too.
Best of luck, with a small working space!
I have a pic of my 3 yr old son DOWN in the ski, assisting in re-assembly, of those clamps. I could not get 2 hands down there at the same time, and he enabled me to do it fast! Remember the fire danger of fuel, and be careful.
Remove the battery for fuel system work.
At your own risk...
Nate
I re-read your post, and I think a pressure washer, with a BENT tube on the end to spray all around the tank would be handy... be sure you don't have your pressure TOO HIGH, as it can cut the tank!
1.) My ride is a 1998 GS 2 seater. Removal of tank REQUIRES either destruction of the tank, (ie take it out in pieces) or removal of the engine. I actually TRIED to do it, without engine removal, and fast concluded it was too much work.
So, here is what I did. I removed the fuel baffle. That alone was WORK. Remove the steering assembly from the top. (Actually just remove the 4 bolts) and pull it up and Starboard. Then, pull the baffle up. Then, depress the TOP of the tank about an inch. (get a strong neighbor to help!) and eventually work it out. So, now you have the baffle out. Then, remove the fuel fill tube. Now, you have 2 big holes in the top of the tank. At this point I siphoned the tank to empty. There was only a little bit of goop in the bottom. I added a little fuel, and siphoned, and repeated until I was happy and re-assembled it.
Now, if it needed it, I think I'd have used a pressure washer, with a small tube on the end to knock loose the gunk in the tank. And, I'd FILL the tank with water, and float all the gunk out. When all was done, and I was satisfied with the level of cleanliness in the tank, I'd siphon it out, with a small piece of fuel line, in the lowest corner of the tank. Then, I'd put a small rag on the end of a stick to finish the job with a rag taped or stapled to the end. That is to DRY and mop the last of the mess.
These are just some ideas, that may need modification to your machine. It was my plan, but I got mine clean enough with gas and the small siphon hose. Smaller hose does not siphon as fast, but it will clean the tank more thoroughly. They are easier to start too.
Best of luck, with a small working space!
I have a pic of my 3 yr old son DOWN in the ski, assisting in re-assembly, of those clamps. I could not get 2 hands down there at the same time, and he enabled me to do it fast! Remember the fire danger of fuel, and be careful.
Remove the battery for fuel system work.
At your own risk...
Nate
I re-read your post, and I think a pressure washer, with a BENT tube on the end to spray all around the tank would be handy... be sure you don't have your pressure TOO HIGH, as it can cut the tank!
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