Cleaning out fuel tank ?

[rkpatt]

I have removed the front and rear tanks of my 1994 F250 7.3 IDI for cleaning and sending unit replacement . I will use some degreasining cleaner like Purple Power and a pressure washer (or spray car wash) to clean them . If I see rust should I also then use muriatic acid and water solution (fill tank and less it sit for a couple of days to dissolve the rust ? ) . Any suggestions on tank cleaning procedures are appreciated. - Thanks

 

[MIDNIGHT RIDER]

EASTWOOD company has a good set of tank cleaning/treating products for cleaning, then coating, the insides and outsides of metal tanks.


After an initial soapy-water rinse-out, I would try to get the insides STEAMED OUT, if at all possible, as this will kill any formations of "algae" that are lurking within.

 

[Diesel JD]

how about a weak bleach solution wouldn't that kill the "fuel tank vomit" organisms as well? I guess it could kill the fuel system if you left any in though.

 

[RLDSL]

Some larger radiator shops can soak those things overnight and they'll come out squeeky clean.

 

[NJGearhead666]

yea im with RLDSL most radiator shops will boil your gastanks if they have the means

 

[Diesel JD]

Yeah and its not cheap ($65) in my neck of the woods.

 

[rkpatt]

That is what they want around here too . Plus there is not a radiator shop nearby . New aftermarket metal tanks seems to be $85-100 shipped to my door. Plastic tanks ( www.mtscompany.com) are about $185 with shipping .

As my budget is limited and the fact that is truck isnot long term "keeper " , I am going to give cleaning them a try . Any recommendations for cleaning them ?

-Thanks

Yeah and its not cheap ($65) in my neck of the woods.