Joe Shmo 158 #1 Posted October 30, 2022 Gas went bad in tank and gummed up the strainer bowl under tank. Trying to clean bowl and wondering how and what would work best. Thanks for any suggestions. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 10,370 #2 Posted October 30, 2022 Water based cleaners such as Purple Power may work. I like to soak in lacquer thinner, in a closed container or a well ventilated (outside) area. Carburetor Cleaner or Brake Kleen in a spray can should also work. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 64,576 #3 Posted October 30, 2022 I have found some pretty decent $1 degreaser (with spray bottles!) at Dollar General. It sure wouldn’t hurt to dump an entire bottle in straight and agitate the tank somehow. If you have a helper to drag the dead tractor around on some rough terrain, that might help. FYI, you need to drop the transmission to get the gas tank out on that model as far as I’m aware. The best job you can clean it in the tractor, might be worth it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,808 #4 Posted October 30, 2022 Use Lacquer Thinner. It is a solvent for everything 'cept Egyptian Mummification. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,649 #5 Posted October 30, 2022 Good luck with the tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 57,963 #6 Posted October 30, 2022 Denatured Alcohol should do the trick, it has methanol in it and will cut all sorts of crud. https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/klean-strip-denatured-alcohol-quart-qsl26?store=1920&cid=Shopping-Google-Local_Feed&utm_medium=Google&utm_source=Shopping&utm_campaign=&utm_content=Local_Feed&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwfiaBhC7ARIsAGvcPe4opAcITg9BRdGB19SBW_UR8XH787yvQujDDJjnVYKRtCoIVHJOCkoaAk81EALw_wcB 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,779 #7 Posted October 30, 2022 9 hours ago, daveoman1966 said: a solvent for everything 'cept Egyptian Mummification. You've proven this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 11,125 #8 Posted October 30, 2022 Get your Sno-Jet before they run out for the season! Good on snowplows as well as your snowblowers! https://www.lowes.com/pd/Ariens-Ariens-Snow-Jet-4-25-Oz/5013026387?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-sol-_-ggl-_-PLA_SOL_238_Walk-Snow-_-5013026387-_-online-_-0-_-0&ds_rl=1286981&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwfiaBhC7ARIsAGvcPe7R7yT8sRe0P_rGk5mvws6T-YlQzcLkPT9dPLaTOYkNMKVHoCp51G8aAkWwEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Shmo 158 #9 Posted October 30, 2022 Thanks for the suggestions. Posted some pictures in the introduction forum if interested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Shmo 158 #10 Posted October 31, 2022 Should I be able to blow through the top, where it screws into tank, of the sediment bowl/strainer. I would think you could but I am not too sure. Seems plugged up to me. She will run on a “fuel IV “😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 57,963 #11 Posted October 31, 2022 You can get a new one from "I Save Tractors". https://www.ebay.com/itm/274833338992?hash=item3ffd57f270:g:jf4AAOSwmSdaYMCH&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA4HKluOJYr4J3k5iSminX9b6oSDlVvt1lvZZKDzX2rPJG39BHRVEo%2BKtCZF8vbnJYWL0gqRTHxTondU0SePxsPTqiOzGvo4AMvf8kF2dKmM49N%2FslJ88YDHpkQhyGvmHFP4rL45SVYTivp%2FBg1oBJXN%2BPnWu6IccO0RaOaovPdhX2Zhc7hocaff83e6sL2WGor8Fo7BAjLsTurUmqgbro43lUJarqAYc78FbQbiIkstxjGY0B7hu%2FnlREf804UUqnazGohNVd8Ink27JcF9flB%2BPayjfYlNwFlW3tGduQ1H4j|tkp%3ABk9SR6rlrIaGYQ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,498 #12 Posted November 1, 2022 6 hours ago, Joe Shmo said: Should I be able to blow through the top, where it screws into tank, of the sediment bowl/strainer. I would think you could but I am not too sure. Seems plugged up to me. She will run on a “fuel IV “😀 Yes, it should pass air when the valve is opened. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
