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Old 12-31-2014, 11:20 PM   #1
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Default Cushman Vanster!

I call it a Vanster, but not sure if that's the actual name or not. Anyway, I traded my 2001 Honda Recon for this a while back. It was running when I got it but was hard to start and when it was running I could smell the old fuel.

So my plan has been too pull the tank and clean it out. So I tried to start it a couple days ago and it wouldn't start. I pulled the fuel line and there was none. So

I pulled the pump and found no fuel in the line. I bought and installed an electric pump and when I hooked it up fuel was coming out the overflow. I removed the carb and found the needle stuck. I cleaned the carb and fixed the needle.

I then hooked up the electric pump and dropped the line in a gas can instead of the tank with the old gas. I got it started and running good. (Much better than the old gas)

I then pulled it in the garage and dropped the tank. It's a mess inside. The gas was yellowish/brown and the tank is full of rust. I took out the fuel sending unit and dropped a bunch of gravel inside the tank and then put some fuel back in it and shook it around. What came out was red/rusty and there was a lot of rust came out when I dumped it. I did this over and over and the rust is still coming out with it looking like sand in the pan when I dump the gas out of it.

At this point I'm not sure what to do. I'm not sure the tank can be saved, but not sure what to do to replace it. It's not the easiest too drain when I'm trying to clean it either. I'd want something that would fit back under the van like the original. But I could change the fill location and hang it different if I need too. Just not sure where to find a tank that is reasonably priced to fit in it's place.

The tank is oval shaped and is about 6 gallons. Any ideas? I'll get a picture of the tank tomorrow.

The plan is a 4" lift (Hopefully with a double A-arm front end from an ATV) and at least 10" wheels with 22's. Should make a good one for trail/dirt road riding when I'm done and I can carry camping equipment in the back. Plus this thing has lights, heater, windshield wiper and defroster too.

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Old 01-01-2015, 01:31 AM   #2
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Default Re: Cushman Vanster!

Got a tank lining place near you? Not a rubber bladder, the chemical type place that "boils out" the inside and re-coats it - had that done on the tank for my tractor a couple years ago and I've had no issues. Of course, the guy who did it has shut down since then due to EPA restrictions....
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Old 01-01-2015, 02:05 AM   #3
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Default Re: Cushman Vanster!

No place like that around here. But I have done some searching and have found about the best way I can clean it. Which I had already started. Then the auto parts sells a Fuel Tank Liner called Red Kote. I'll probably just give that a try.

Spend a bit longer cleaning the tank better with gravel and fuel and then hot soapy water and then clean water and finally dry it good on the wood furnace.

A replacement tank that will work with this and fit pretty good would be a hard one to find I'm sure.

This tank is good on the outside, just rusty on the inside.
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Old 01-01-2015, 08:12 AM   #4
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Default Re: Cushman Vanster!

I revived a tank on an old street bike with this stuff. It works great if you follow the directions. http://www.kreem.com/fueltankliner.html
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Old 01-01-2015, 09:02 AM   #5
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Default Re: Cushman Vanster!

It lookalike a cushman haulster 898456. If you check on eBay there are a lot of parts manuals for that style. That's cool looking. If I come across any tanks I will let you know. I have a 1972 Golfster, going to purchase/ pickup a 1974 club car caroche on Sunday. To many projects not enough time. Happy New Uear
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Old 01-01-2015, 10:14 AM   #6
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I revived a tank on an old street bike with this stuff. It works great if you follow the directions. http://www.kreem.com/fueltankliner.html
Thanks, I think with more cleaning that I can save the tank. The metal in the tank is still in good condition. Just has quite a bit of interior rust. I'll try cleaning it all out and seal it before I give up on it.

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It lookalike a cushman haulster 898456. If you check on eBay there are a lot of parts manuals for that style. That's cool looking. If I come across any tanks I will let you know. I have a 1972 Golfster, going to purchase/ pickup a 1974 club car caroche on Sunday. To many projects not enough time. Happy New Uear
I'm sure your right on what the model name is. I've seen lots of the trucks, but not nearly as many of the Van type bodies. Even less of them with 4 wheels.

It runs good so the work I'm doing to it will be worth it I think and it will make a good trail machine if I get a good front end and lift under it. I don't ride too rough trails anyway.

I also hear you on too many projects. I've always got something in the garage working on it. And as many can attest, they are never completely done.
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Old 01-01-2015, 10:37 AM   #7
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Hey smokindawg, check this out. Looks like it would be worth a shot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gH6rSgGr_0
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Old 01-01-2015, 11:50 AM   #8
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Hey smokindawg, check this out. Looks like it would be worth a shot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gH6rSgGr_0
I did a bunch of reading on line last night and had seen many of the videos of the Apple Cider vinegar treatment. I'll pick some up and use it too.

This won't be a quick couple hour clean up and seal, but I want it to be done right. There has been enough trash run thru the engine from the nasty tank already.
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Old 01-02-2015, 12:40 AM   #9
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I pulled the sending unit off and dropped a bowl full of gravel inside the tank. Then poured some gas in and shook it around. Kept doing this and pouring the gas out and replacing. Kept getting a lot of rust out.

So today I added more gravel and then soap and hot water. I covered the sending unit hole and shook it real good. Then dumped out what looked like chocolate milk. I did this three times till the color was much clearer. I then pushed the water hose in it and rinsed all the soap out and kept running water thru till it was clear. I then put the sending unit back in and then poured two gallons of Apple Cider Vinegar in the tank. I covered the filler tube and will let it set for a couple days followed by pouring distilled water thru it.

I'll follow this up with drying it good and then using a tank liner from the local parts store. Of course then a couple filters so that anything left in the tank won't end up in the carb.

This should help and then I can reinstall the tank and get the Van running again.
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Old 01-02-2015, 12:57 AM   #10
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Default Re: Cushman Vanster!

When we redo motorcycles we use about 1' of swing-set chain in the fuel tank.Drop it in,shake it around for a bit,dump out rust and repeat as necessary.Then we use Kreem 2-part tank sealer.For really nasty ones,you can do the chain-trick,then send it to a radiator shop and have it boiled out before using the Kreem.Another trick on a good solid tank thats nasty is to use a small sand-blaster with play-sand or silica blasting-sand and stick a hose inside and just wave it around,it will loosen most of the crud,then rinse it good,and seal it.Hope this helps.
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