Questions about 1983 V20 fuel tank

[bilgsmf]

There was a total of 21 gal in my tank (60 gal capacity) that I syphoned out with a DC portable pump from Amazon. The gas was a green color, not sure what that color means? i took my gas to the recycling center. My question now is how do I clean the inner tank of any residue left by gas sitting so long in my tank. I was thinking of just putting in maybe 5 gal of gas and then just polish it for several hours to get all of the leftover gunk that my syphoning did not get. Ideally if I had the tank out I could wash it out and make sure that it was clean, but tank wont be removed. Any advise would be appreciated.

[phatdaddy]

You don t say what motor u have,if a 2 stroke, that would account for the tinted fuel.

I d put 10 gallons of non-E, pull it round for a little while, tap the brakes a few times, then polish and drain.

Also, make sure u have a good canister type fuel filter between tank and motor. I like the ones u can drain. 10 micron Racor with sight glass on bottom

[bilgsmf]

Originally Posted by phatdaddy

You don t say what motor u have,if a 2 stroke, that would account for the tinted fuel.

I d put 10 gallons of non-E, pull it round for a little while, tap the brakes a few times, then polish and drain.

Also, make sure u have a good canister type fuel filter between tank and motor. I like the ones u can drain. 10 micron Racor with sight glass on bottom

I have a Yamaha 150. That sounds like a plan. Thanx!

[steplift20]

I wish I can get non ethanol fuel, not in New Jersey.

[bilgsmf]

That is exactly what I am going to do!

[bilgsmf]

Originally Posted by phatdaddy

You don t say what motor u have,if a 2 stroke, that would account for the tinted fuel.

I d put 10 gallons of non-E, pull it round for a little while, tap the brakes a few times, then polish and drain.

Also, make sure u have a good canister type fuel filter between tank and motor. I like the ones u can drain. 10 micron Racor with sight glass on bottom

That is exactly what I am going to do.