Re: Gunk on pressure tank

[cron78]

Thanks for all the replies. I think I agree with the gas mix leaking or being forced out at the cork gasket over time and drying to leave the residue, even though the gasket was new a year ago. It was my first tank rebuild. The hose was also new a year ago. I did have the cap on tight.

The gunk did wipe off the hose fairly easily. I’m not sure why I didn’t think to try to use gas, since the gas in the mixture is the "solvent" and the oil is the "solute"…not sure why I thought more oil would remove it. I haven’t gotten around to trying the gas yet, but will tomorrow.

BTW, I only use non-ethanol in the motors, so I don’t think that would have made the gunk worse.

Thanks again.