Tank Install after Paint ?

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Sep 3, 2009 | 09:48 PM

ScReaMnEagLE22

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Tank Install after Paint ?

I'm getting ready to install my tank after having it painted. Is there anything that I can do to clean out any possible dust or debris that might have gone in there ? I was thinking of rinsing it out with gas but I dont want to get gas all over it.

Sep 3, 2009 | 11:30 PM

bluedemon06

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try flushing water through it then hit the inside with a blow gun make sure theres no water left

Sep 4, 2009 | 05:35 PM

ScReaMnEagLE22

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Anyone else ?

Sep 4, 2009 | 05:48 PM

DyNaBoB

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sounds good to me..........little water dont hurt i got caught in a rain storm and sucked in plenty o water

Sep 4, 2009 | 05:49 PM

DyNaBoB

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oh and dont forget the pics.......damit

Sep 4, 2009 | 08:25 PM

stupid_rope

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50/50 water alcohol and flush

Sep 4, 2009 | 08:28 PM

DyNaBoB

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ya know ive been thinking paint bout paint too...........is it a bitsh to get the fuel pump assembly out da tank or pretty easy..........not really on the up n up wit this efi stuff

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Sep 4, 2009 | 10:26 PM

ScReaMnEagLE22

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I'll get some pics up tomorrow, Removing the fuel pump is straight forward. I went ahead and picked up a new fuel filter and strainer along with a new gasket and 10 new screws that hold the pump in. The screws have a thin plastic sleeve that keeps the fuel from getting through and getting under your paint with time. I spent the extra $10 bucks for piece of mind.