The gas tank problem

So today I drained the gas tank, and began the cleaning process. The first step was to remove the tank from the frame, which was simple. Next I needed to drain the 18 year old gas that was trapped in there, I first tried opening the fuel valve over a bucket, but I quickly learned that the valve was clogged.

Below is a photo of the fuel valve once I removed it from the tank

This is the disassembled valve, I cleaned it with a brush
and carb and choke cleaner until all the grime was gone.