Empty Gas Tank ????

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Here's the deal :
Link Jr's uncle gave him a 17' Targa Tracker 1999 and we have got the thing ready to go ,the gas tank has been empty for a couple of years but I ran the engine through a remote tank .
What would you use to clean and refresh the existing tank that has no gas in it? Should I get a 12 gal tank and use that or do you think the existing tank can be used.
This will be our boat it's got a 60hp merc 2 stroke . The Trophy I have is for sale with everything, we are downsizing
thank you LINK SR

[MTC]

Put some Startron Tank cleaner in it with some gas. Not the regular Startron

[fishsmith]

1. NICE UNCLE !!he's got to be the favorite.

I'd put in a fuel filter, and bring along a portable can just incase.

[Saltheart]

I would put in a quart of gas. Shake the can vigorously for about 5 minutes. Empty the can. Add another quart , shake again for a few seconds , empty that. Fill the can , check for leaks. use it!

Take the two "dirty" quarts of gas and burn them in the lawnmower.

[BigPete]

Mike, I drained that tank almost dry 3 years ago. It holds 26 gallons so put 15 gallons with double Sta-bil, add a racor fuel/water separator and you will be good to go. The key with the new fuel is to have a good 10 micron filter inline. I would recommend that you have it tuned up and the link sync to get the carbs balanced out. The water pump impeller is new and should be fine. Pete

[missing link]

Thanks Pete almost ready to dunk her, I'll put some new plugs in and run it local and then have the carbs tuned
LInk Sr