After 4 days without power and numerous trips to the gas station (not to mention the expense), I have finally decided to hook my generator to my natural gas. I've installed gas line before and have found a conversion kit. So I'm set there.
My question is that even though I don't plan on ever running gasoline through it again. I might have to or might loan it to someone who will. How can I keep the gas tank from rusting. I have some ideas I will list below. They range from very cheap an easy to moderately expense and a pain to do or undo. As far as the carburetor goes. I figured I would clean it out very well and wipe the inside of it down with engine assembly lube. Does anybody have any better ideas? Thanks for your replies.
1. Plug up the vent line and put a handle full of desiccant packs in it. Probably on a string or something.
2. Fill it to the brim with used motor oil.
3. Coat it with an epoxy gas tank sealant.
4. Put a quart of linseed oil in it and slosh it around and then drain the linseed oil back out. I'm not sure if this will stop rust for a long period of time.
Any ideas will be greatly appreciated.
My question is that even though I don't plan on ever running gasoline through it again. I might have to or might loan it to someone who will. How can I keep the gas tank from rusting. I have some ideas I will list below. They range from very cheap an easy to moderately expense and a pain to do or undo. As far as the carburetor goes. I figured I would clean it out very well and wipe the inside of it down with engine assembly lube. Does anybody have any better ideas? Thanks for your replies.
1. Plug up the vent line and put a handle full of desiccant packs in it. Probably on a string or something.
2. Fill it to the brim with used motor oil.
3. Coat it with an epoxy gas tank sealant.
4. Put a quart of linseed oil in it and slosh it around and then drain the linseed oil back out. I'm not sure if this will stop rust for a long period of time.
Any ideas will be greatly appreciated.