SQRLPWR Posted October 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Gas tank update. DO NOT TRY WHAT I'M ABOUT TO TELL YOU! My tank is currently leaking on the garage floor. I knew it was just a matter of time before I would be looking to replace it. I can get a new one to my door from RockAuto for $220 all in, so I'll probably do that. However, I revisited my 'spare' which is pretty gnarly inside the tank, and after some research, I went and put some muriatic acid in it. (diluted hydrocloric acid) DO NOT TRY WHAT I'M ABOUT TO TELL YOU! MURIATIC ACID IS EVIL STUFF. AS SOON AS YOU TAKE THE LID OFF, YOU CAN QUICKLY SEE THE ACID FUMES VAPOURIZING INTO A MIST AND A SLIGHT SNIFF OF IT IS TOXIC! After diluting a $6 1L bottle, to half a tank, and leaving it to soak overnight OUTSIDE, it looks like this. The completely rusted out bracket next to the bottle was soaked in pure acid for 10 minutes. I'll leave the tank to soak for a few days and maybe buy a 4L jug and make a stronger solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Muratic acid will remove the galvanized coating on the tank( well what's left of it) it will be bare untreated steel unless you get the tank lined. I have done this exact route you are going, and then after a few years the lining breaks down clogging lines and filters. I'd recommend just getting new tank, paint the outside and be done with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted October 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 I think I'm in agreement with you after poking around with this tank all day. It was worth the few $ just to try it out to kill my curiosity. What I REALLY need is a gas tank skid as the tank sits low....or something less tall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted October 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 New tank on order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 7 hours ago, jay said: New tank on order. Awesome!! Best route in my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted October 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 shock mounts welded back on, transfer case mounts replaced and tcase oil changed. Hoping for a little rain on the way back from coffee night tonight...let's see how much this top leaks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 Looked great at coffee!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted November 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 Picked up a bad clunk noise. Nothing looks to be broken or cracked. Noise is hard to pinpoint, but seems to be around the leaf. Looking for suggestions before I order a new mount bushing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 Bushings worn or bolt holes wallowed out................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted November 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 Yeah, gonna pop the leaf off at that end and take a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 My bet is on wallowed out holes................ mild steel perhaps in those shackles.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted November 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2017 Leaf is removed completely from the Zuk and the noise is still there LOL. It might be the drag link. Now the leaf is off, this has taken me in another direction..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted November 7, 2017 Report Share Posted November 7, 2017 Noise travels along metal parts............ Used to signal for attention in lots of movies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted November 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Scored a $6, 90 degree attachment for my crappy Walmart pressure washer. Zuk's never been so clean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jawritch Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 I have that same kit haha. Also have a gas machine for some serious clean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted November 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2017 The windshield on these Suzuki's are made of steel thinner than a pop-can, and are prone to rust, weakening and cracking around the wiper blade outlets as the wipers move and flex out the pop-can steel.. All 3 windshield of mine are bad. Last year I temporarily covered up the holes in the windshield frame with duct tape to stop the water getting into the cab, and get me on the road whilst I worked on other things. It worked! After leaving it out in the recent heavy rain, I quickly realized the fuse box and ECM had gotten wet from the multiple leaks, so it's time to deal with it. Knowing I would not be able to weld to the windshield frame with the setup I have, I opted for rust treatment rather than repair. I removed all of the surface rust the best I could, and filled the holes. To fix the wiper issue, I made a plate to brace the wiper and after applying copious amounts of RTF to the back of the plate, I attached it to the windshield frame. I might try and find some grey paint, but hopefully that will last for some time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted December 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Half way home from coffee night I lost ALL water. I made it home to a hot, dieseling motor. Hoping for the best, I replaced the split pipe with some thicker wall F-150 scrap pipe and filled it up. Zuk started right up 'Magic Wrap' is now in my essential 'tool kit' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 23 hours ago, jay said: 'Magic Wrap' is now in my essential 'tool kit' Should be in mine also! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted December 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 Took an impromptu tour with the Pirates last Saturday threw Renfrew. Whilst having some fun in an ATV sized mud hole, I flopped the Zuk over onto a tree and took out my snorkel. Windshield frame took a dent. So, I've removed the snorkel for now whilst I re-think it's location. On the run I took a puddle too quickly and had an engine misfire under load for the remainder of the day due to a wet plug hole on the dizzy. My CB wasn't working very well either, so the Wilson 500 antenna is back on at the front this time, which I kinda like. I'll be getting the testing in at coffee night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jawritch Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 Windshield frame doesn't look as bad as I thought it would reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 She looks naked without the Snork! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 And one plug misfiring on an 8 cyl isn't so bad, but on a 4.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted December 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 Ha, yes, 3 cylinder hills suck!! Thankfully the frame is just scarred, but i does look weird without the snorkel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted December 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 When I cleaned up the the distributor cap I noticed it had some oxidization on the conductors, probably from moisture due to a missing o-ring on the cap. So a quick rummage through my distributor parts pile and I found one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted December 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 I bought a gas tank to replace the dented up, rusty, leaking tank. Before I install the tank, I definitely need a gas tank skid as my current tank has taken a severe beating by me landing on it and scraping it over rocks! I have an oem skid, but it's thin and rotten. I can't justify $400 to buy a pre-made skid, so I bought $50 of 3/16 sheet and flat stock, and I plan on copying an existing commercial design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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