[AT] Fuel Issue

[szabelski at wildblue.net]

It’s hard to believe that you can get algae to grow in a fuel system, but it can. After all, the fuel started out it’s life as some sort of vegetation.

There are several product today that are designed for killing algae and fungus that you can use to clean your fuel tank. Just shop around and find one that you feel comfortable with using. 

One possible solution is to use hydrochloride acid rinse (1:10 solution). One draw back here is that the acid solution can cause rusting on the inside of the tank, so you have to make sure that you rinse the inside of the tank thoroughly. Then you’ll want to apply a coating to the inside of the tank to seal it.

Whatever you do, replace all the rubber hoses in the fuel system. The algae may be growing on the internal surfaces of any rubber component due to it’s porous surface. This may be were the algae originated from.

Good luck.
----- Original Message -----
From: Bo Hinch <bohinch at gmail.com>
To: Antique Tractor Email Discussion Group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Sat, 12 Oct 2019 08:57:48 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: [AT] Fuel Issue

I hate to tell you this but you have ALGAE growing in your fuel tank . When
I was in business , I used Fuel Prep 1000 . Read the instructions as how
much to put in your tank , stir with a paddle of some sort and then run ,
Usually after about 30 minutes of running , the filters need to be replaced
because when it kills the algae  , it could clog the fuel system again .
Once that stuff starts growing in the tank , it gets into the pores of the
metal and even steam cleaning want kill it .
https://penray.com/products/fuel-prep-1000-diesel-fuel-conditioner/
Bo Hinch in SW/La.

On Sat, Oct 12, 2019 at 6:46 AM John Hall <jtchall at nc.rr.com> wrote:

> I would start with a new hose and filter (be sure the flow direction of
> the filter is correct). Before even hooking up to the carb, turn the
> fuel on and let it flow freely into a suitable container. I'd let it run
> for a minute to be sure fuel flow is/is not the problem. Depending on
> this test then you know which way to go. If the tank has bad fuel, you
> may just get by with draining it. If not you'll have to pull it to wash
> it out. Could be anything from water in the fuel to rust in the tank to
> a chunk of something floating around in the tank and covering the
> opening. Also make sure the fuel cap in venting properly.
>
> John Hall
>
> On 10/11/2019 11:24 PM, Dennis Johnson wrote:
> > My Farmall 2504 (Industrial version of 504) is giving me fuel problems.
> Acts like something is blocking fuel tank outlet, but it is not something I
> have been able to see. Cleaned settling bowl and had less than 1/32” if
> degree in it. Put it back and blew air backwards thru the line and it then
> runs fine. Had been setting a few months. Did similar thing last year.
> Would drive a little bit, and then start quitting every 30 feet or so.
> Jiggle the inline filter in the hose between tank and carb, and it starts
> and goes another 30 feet.
> > Questions assuming something is in tank blocking outlet:
> > 1: how do you get it out??
> > 2: what do you do to treat the inside of the tank so this stops
> happening, generally at inopportune times??
> >
> > Thanks
> > Dennis
> >
> >
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