best way to clean a fuel storage tank

Tim_in_IA · Aug 10, 2005

I have a 300 gallon tank on legs that was used for gasoline about 15+ years ago. It's been sitting empty (or mostly empty) the entire time. I'm sure there are rust flakes and other crap in there that I don't want in my diesel. What is the best way to clean this tank out for diesel use, and is it worth it or is it better just to find a different tank? I already know it is going to need a new filter assembly, filter, and hose, but is the tank worth salvaging?

Is there some type of neutralizing solution that I can put in it that will caputure the junk and treat the inside?

bczoom · Aug 10, 2005

Tim,

There's an active thread on this subject over at CBN.
Take a look here

Brian

Tim_in_IA · Aug 10, 2005

thanks for the link. I make it over to that sister site every so often but never seem to stick around. Sounds like old used tanks are a bad idea? I'll have to see just how bad it is before I put a lot of investment in it. Mine is welded to the uprights so I can't really roll it around to coat the inside.