Need advice on how to dissolve / remove Naphtha from gas tank with Damon Red Kote liner. It says it good for E85... Problem is E85 is not commonly available in Hawaii - Except maybe on the Marin Corps Base here in Kaneohe... My Buddy who works there's going to check...still don't know if it'll work? Any other advise for Naphtha removal? That stuff is REALLY STICKY!
For Safety and PPE reasons, I would seriously call your Fire Marshall to maybe advise/ guide you. Naphtha basically the nick name White Gasoline and high volatility nasty stuff. Good luck and please be safe. I by no means am technically advising you and you are at your own risk. Check out some info below. "AI Overview Naphtha is a highly flammable petroleum-based solvent with moderate to high toxicity, causing acute effects like dizziness, headache, and skin/eye irritation. It is dangerous if inhaled in high concentrations, potentially causing unconsciousness, or if ingested, as it can be fatal if it enters the airways. Long-term exposure may lead to nervous system damage, derma***is, and kidney damage. Key Health Risks & Toxicity Details: Acute Inhalation: Inhaling vapors can cause dizziness, headaches, nausea, drowsiness, and in extreme cases, unconsciousness. Ingestion/Aspiration: If swallowed, it can cause severe internal injury. Aspiration into the lungs can occur during ingestion or vomiting, resulting in chemical pneumonitis . Skin/Eye Contact: Causes irritation, redness, and pain. Prolonged or repeated contact can cause skin to become dry and cracked (derma***is). Chronic Effects: Long-term exposure can damage the central nervous system, liver, and kidneys. Carcinogenicity: Some formulations may contain benzene, a known carcinogen, though in many refined naphthas it is low. Safety Precautions: Use only in well-ventilated areas to avoid breathing in vapors. Wear chemical-resistant gloves and safety goggles to avoid skin/eye contact. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames due to high flammability. Disclaimer: Consult the specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the exact product, as toxicity can vary based on composition.
That last comment of "this stuff is really sticky" makes me wonder........were you trying to strip out the Redkoat with the naptha? Roger
Naphtha... It makes itself if you just leave gas in your tank for extended time. I left it for years..."Dumb @$$" It clogs up fuel pumps...everything! it seeps through filters and it's REALLY GUEY! Fix. At the moment , I'm hoping they got E85 here...should work (85% Ethanol) Red Kote says E85 is safe... Strip Out? I'm trying Not to damage the Red Kote Liner... I put it in (not for leaks) the tank kept rusting inside... MG Tank. Yes it is. 1950-55ish The "miracle find"... Here's the story on the MG tank. AND NO It was not rust free! https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/project-29-phaeton.772795/page-8 https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/project-29-phaeton.772795/page-16 https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/project-29-phaeton.772795/page-19
That wouldn't be Naptha that would be gas turned to varnish. Naptha is drycleaner fluid or for most folks Charcoal lighter fluid. If you smell it it probably does smell like Varnish. In the 60's or 70's a lot of shops had it sitting in an open pan that was usually the bottom of a 30 gallon drum as parts washing solvent. Quite often with a 55 gallon drum sitting over by the oil drums. White gas is also Coleman stove/lantern gas. And yes it will burn in and engine when you run out of gas in the middle of the Horse heaven hills towing a 16 ft U haul with everything you own in it. Plenty of info on cleaning varnish out of a tank Cleaning varnished gas out of a gas tank - Search
Yup, as mentioned by @Mr48chev what you have is gas that has turned to varnish, that is not naptha. if it has thickened to the point where it will not pour out fresh gasoline should cut it. put some fresh gas in it then put it in the back of your pickup and drive around for a week or so. should be able to pour it out then.
Moriarity has what is probably the simple solution a gallon or so of high alcohol content gas and haul it around in the back of the truck for a while. I've got a 30 gallon stainless tank in the front of the bed in my 71 GMC that is varnished up the same way. Broke the engine and it sat for too many years.
Yup...You guys are right MAHALO! What i have is Varnish! Not Naphtha...Dunno where i got that from (it's a PITA to spell too) That's why i ask You guys! I tried fresh gas...Doesn't even touch it 6hrs... I tried denatured alcohol on my in-tank pre-filter (totally gunk'ed up!) - came right off! Thanks again! Mahalo Tommy
Varnish you say? You wanna see what a 56 Jetaway Transmission looks like when its varnished up? Somewhat common with Type A and F fluid back in the day, turning back to Mother Earth! ***** to clean now that EPA has pretty much outlawed ZepPresto or Gunk HydroSeal. Bill
Suppose you could try Berrymans Carb Cleaner. That's a watered down, more environmentally friendly version of the old stuff, that EPA deemed the most polluting stuff on the planet. I haven't had much luck with it though. Bill
Hi Bill...Yeah That's the Gooey stuff right there! (I spelled GOOEY right this time) Cool! If i can't get E85... I might give this a try...little Pricey but... Radiator Shop ... Boil - another great idea.. I'll check if K Ifuku Radiators are still in business in Honolulu. Thanks Guys!
Best cleaning is to put at least two or three handfuls of drywall screws into the tank. They have hardened tips and get into every nook. Tank should be filled with a bit of Diesel or Kerosene to keep everything floating. Then strap it to a concrete mixer and let it run. Change to different angles of the drum from time to time. Screws s****e out everything - you will have a clean surface after washing out the tank. If not, repeat. Screws are easy to get out again with a magnet on a stick.
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