brand new gas tank

[73Dart340Sport]

I took everybody's advise and bought a new tank. After looking at the old one, I'm sure that this is the way to go! I did the test fit, and it's ready to go!

I have a few questions for those of you who have traveled this road before......

My new tank was sprayed with some type of preserving oil prior to shipping. I noticed that the inside of the tank also is covered with this oil. Should I wash the tank with soap and water, then rinse with cheap isopropol alcohol, or ignore the light oily film? Other than paint, is there any prep work that I should do?

As always thanx in advance for your advice!

 

[sweatybetty]

ill probably hear a bunch of crap for this but... id rinse the inside with a little gas, drain it out then do it a couple more times. also outside away from anything that might blow you up. maybe kerosene or something that wont hurt the fuel system or motor if you dont get it all out.