Horrible residue!

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Horrible residue!

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Ok so getting an 87 running again. Gas was left in tank and now separated. Got the tank clear, but the sticky residue left is awful I’ve tried gas, mineral spirits, WD-40, ???
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Re: Horrible residue!

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This is inside the tank?

Did you take the petcock off?

Is the tank off the bike?
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Re: Horrible residue!

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Yes, tank is off the bike. Fortunately, only made it to petcock and no further! Carb was spared!
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I'd try carb cleaner.
If you have a small airport nearby, 100LL aviation gas is a darn good cleaner too.
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dryer vent brush is fexible

put some nuts or washers in the tank and slosh them around with water?
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Re: Horrible residue!

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Don’t they make varnish remover?
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Re: Horrible residue!

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Ok. I’ll try these methods!
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