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  1. 9th May 2011, 04:21 PM #1
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    Series diesel fuel tank flushing.

    Hey All,

    Just picked up a S2A with twin diesel tanks. I emptied them today, the result - drivers side main ..... around 4 gallons of opaque orange juice coloured stuff, that smells like kero. -passengers side aux ..... 1/2 ltr of water and about 3 gallons of same coloured fuel as main.

    My question is, what is the best way to flush these? I was going to add 2 gallons of fresh to each and go for a spin on the property then empty, but if there is a better way / chemical / method, I'd love to hear from you.

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    Daryl.
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    I used a product called Red-Kote on mine...
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    Tank clean

    If you can get hold of a steam or pressurised hot water cleaner is one of the best gunge cleaners. Cup of metho WHEN COOLED DOWN to pick up any residual moisture. shake well and reinstall.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Benny_IIA View Post
    I used a product called Red-Kote on mine...

    Hi Benny_IIA. How many tanks did you do and with what quantity of Red-Kote? Also, how did you clean the tank/s before using the Red-Kote?

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    Quote Originally Posted by circlework View Post
    Hi Benny_IIA. How many tanks did you do and with what quantity of Red-Kote? Also, how did you clean the tank/s before using the Red-Kote?

    Thanks and Cheers,
    Daryl.

    I was a small bottle i think around 500ml's- there is some left i think (will look tomorrow in the day light)

    I did the twin 5 gallon tanks in my mini.

    I just washed it out with petrol and water then left them to dry out for a few days.
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  6. 10th May 2011, 10:15 PM #6
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    Great, thanks Benny-IIA. Just got around to checking the main tank I drained and it has crud/corrosion over the walls, so I'll eventually remove it and probably do as you did.


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