Do gas tanks actually explode?

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20 Sep 2011 17:11 #478071 by cobura
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So im replacing the tired-old-leaky petcock on my 650. I bought the standard on/off petcock that you guys reommended from Z1E, its very nice, and a great price! But as expected the screen/filter part is a little bit too round to fit into the tank. So I of course whipped out the air drill, no problem! Then I thought......oh yeah, probably not a good idea, spark + gas = boom.

So I went out and bought a round-shaped hand file to use instead. Im still worried though that it might create a spark. Whenever people warn me about the gas tank "exploding", are they talking about an actual explosion resulting in damage to the gas tank? Or just flames shooting out. I think I can probably handle some flames.

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20 Sep 2011 17:18 #478073 by hal0tw0
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just completely drain the tank. Rinse out with soap and water and keep the cap off when you work on it.

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20 Sep 2011 17:36 #478075 by cobura
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I drained it, but kind of reluctant to allow water to touch the inside. Still smells of gas. I figure i will just keep my face away from the two openings.

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20 Sep 2011 19:07 #478093 by 650ed
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Sounds risky to me if there's still a stong gas smell. I would try to find something to rinse it out with. Maybe call up an auto repair shop and ask what they do when working on car fuel tanks. Ed

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20 Sep 2011 19:45 #478099 by trianglelaguna
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wash it out with fresh warm piss for about an hour or about the amount of piss freshly produced from a mid range $ 12 pack (not Canadian, as it will hurt the bikes feelings):)

then blow it out with an air gun and a quick spray of wd -40......wait 3 minutes and if all is right...no Oregon brews either....it should be ready to work on.....tack a lighter and peek inside to see if it is gas free....texas method

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20 Sep 2011 21:18 #478136 by kawman66
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run exhoust in the tank this will fill the tank with carbon monoxide instead of oxygen thus creating a safe enviroment.

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21 Sep 2011 02:55 #478200 by steell
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kawman66 wrote: run exhoust in the tank this will fill the tank with carbon monoxide instead of oxygen thus creating a safe enviroment.



Uh huh, and if you use the exhaust from a running car it's hot enough to evaporate any gas that may be remaining.

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