Questionable Fuel in Transfer Tank

LittleBittyBigJohn · Jun 6, 2023

I just researched Mr, Funnel. That's an amazing piece of plastic!

5030 · Jun 6, 2023

One thing I have on both my Kubota's is the Racor fuel polishing filters between the fuel tanks and the primary filter. Have not needed to change a fuel filter since. The Racor has a clear bowl on the bottom with a drain so you can drain off any contaminants. Very convenient plus you can readily see what is in the fuel and if there is any gunk. You can get the Racor with a fuel heater (optional) as well.

5030 · Jun 6, 2023

LittleBittyBigJohn said:
I just researched Mr, Funnel. That's an amazing piece of plastic!

I use mine not just for diesel but for power equipment gasoline as well. Very handy and you can see what is in the fuel when you look in the funnel. I recommend them.

MAX-24-Dean · Jun 6, 2023

5030 said:
Run it through a Mr. Funnel and add biocide.

This method was very successful for me a couple years back.

LittleBittyBigJohn · Jun 15, 2023

Done.

Hay Dude · Jun 15, 2023

LittleBittyBigJohn said:
I have another question for the brain trust here. I picked up a transfer tank from the farm to use for the equipment building my driveway and pad for my upcoming house build. It has enough fuel in it that I hate to just pump it out, but there is a chance there is water in it. Is there a generally accepted way to flush/ filter the fuel in transfer tanks to ensure the quality? My brother in law said it should be good fuel in it but when he got it back from the jobsite there was no cap on the top and he knows it rained several times with no cap.

I would get rid of that crap ASAP.
Made that mistake once, and never again. Fuel injectors are VERY sensitive to contaminated fuel.

LittleBittyBigJohn · Jun 15, 2023

Hay Dude said:
I would get rid of that crap ASAP.
Made that mistake once, and never again. Fuel injectors are VERY sensitive to contaminated fuel.

All i have left is to hope now... It looked really good going in. I checked out a few samples and it looked good. No water. I pumped it back into the transfer tank through the mr funnel for several min and looked at what was in it several times and it looked good before i ever put it in the machine.