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Old 01-23-2010, 01:07 PM   #1
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Fuel Can

I have a five gallon fuel container (made out of some kind of plastic...made for diesel) that I use for emergency fuel for the truck and to refuel my boat. Recently I looked in the empty container and the bottom is covered with some kind of black sludge.

Any suggestions as to how to clean it or what to use to clean it would be appreciated.

 
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Old 01-23-2010, 01:16 PM   #2
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It would probably cost more to clean it than to replace it. IMHO
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Old 01-23-2010, 01:48 PM   #3
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TLighting,
I'd try pouring some gasoline into the tank. Swirl it around for a short time and see if that cuts the gunk loose. If it does then maybe that will be enough to clean it out. You might need to use a stick with a cloth rag on it to help clean out the gunk.

I don't know how much your tank cost but mine cost about $40. Definitely not cheaper to replace!

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Old 02-03-2010, 05:55 AM   #4
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Is the gunk just dirt or is it mold (On edit -- algae is the correct word I believe). Diesel holds water and if enough water is there, there is a border between the diesel and water that[algae] mold just loves to grow in. This stuff is tough to kill; will clog injectors, fuel filters, and does damage to the fuel system that is NOT covered by warrantees. In my flying days we used to add a product called 'prist' to jet fuel to keep this stuff from growing -- I've not seen a similar product for diesel but have definitely witnessed the after affects of not having such available.

Bottom line: If you can't kill the stuff 100%, pitch the fuel can and get a new one -- no matter what the cost. just my .02.......
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Old 02-03-2010, 06:01 AM   #5
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TLighting,
I'd try pouring some gasoline into the tank. Swirl it around for a short time and see if that cuts the gunk loose. If it does then maybe that will be enough to clean it out. You might need to use a stick with a cloth rag on it to help clean out the gunk.

I don't know how much your tank cost but mine cost about $40. Definitely not cheaper to replace!

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That's how I clean my diesel containers. Only problem is disposing of the gasoline. I always clean them at the stick house, and have a stump or two I can pour it on an set fire to it.
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Old 04-28-2010, 02:32 AM   #6
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If it's the five gallon yellow plastic cans, Hamrod, I've got some I'll let you have for $20 - save you $20 bux.
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Old 04-28-2010, 10:31 AM   #7
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I put about 1/2 inch gas in the bottom and let it set for 1/2 hour. Then I used a high pressure hose nozzle on a garden hose and sprayed it into the container holding it upside down. Let it dry and it has not happened again.
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Old 04-28-2010, 11:33 AM   #8
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I cleaned it out with gas. When I use the tank, I run the diesel through a portable water separating filter I got for my diesel boat engine. It pulls out what little water there is in it.
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Old 04-28-2010, 11:58 AM   #9
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For the price of these things I just replace them.

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Old 04-28-2010, 01:14 PM   #10
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I just use gas in my truck so I don't have that problem.
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Old 05-09-2010, 03:56 AM   #11
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Listen very close to what skypilot said. Ejectors for your truck are about $350 each.
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