lynnmor 7,308 #126 Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) Visit my post #116 again. You will be surprised how much more junk will come out when the tank is off and rinsed properly. Ethanol free is best but any fresh regular gas will be fine if it is consumed in a month or two. Again, only fresh gas in the tank, nothing else. Edited February 8, 2022 by lynnmor 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #127 Posted February 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Achto said: ethanol free Casey's general store has it in North Vernon... Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #128 Posted February 8, 2022 2 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said: TJ, that tractor can't run on mayonnaise! Seriously, what the heck is that stuff, and how did it get into your fuel system? Yah-man... that fuel looks worse than my recent project that sat around for 10 years without running. Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #129 Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) Well it's all settled down. May I also add when I was draining the fuel tank out I used a gallon jug and the other one started overflowing and I grabbed another jug that had a teeny bit of milk in it but I don't think it would cause it to be that cloudy but it does look like the gas has gelled up in the bottom of it. Edited February 8, 2022 by TJ Salyers 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #130 Posted February 8, 2022 1 minute ago, TJ Salyers said: had a teeny bit of milk in it So you made a gasoline milk shake? How'd it taste? Looks like you made some "Elmer's Glue" to me. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #131 Posted February 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Jeff-C175 said: So you made a gasoline milk shake? How'd it taste? Looks like you made some "Elmer's Glue" to me. I didn't try it should I it sounds like a very good idea the gas is really jelled up. Just have a little bit more to clean out of it and I'll be good to go and get some more fuel lines and stuff for it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #132 Posted February 9, 2022 36 minutes ago, TJ Salyers said: didn't try it should I I'm 99.9% sure you're kidding... but of course not! (this is for anyone reading that thinks it might be a good idea to drink gasoline!) 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #133 Posted February 9, 2022 Oh it was a joke don't worry the only time I drink gasoline is what I'm trying to siphon it out and then you get a lot in your mouth. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED-Z06 2,221 #134 Posted February 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, Jeff-C175 said: I'm 99.9% sure you're kidding... but of course not! (this is for anyone reading that thinks it might be a good idea to drink gasoline!) When i first started out in this business i learned why, when siphoning 3yr old orange stale gas out of a tank...best to use a clear hose, lest you get a mouth full, choke on it and blow it out your nose... 1/10 stars...do not recommend 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED-Z06 2,221 #135 Posted February 9, 2022 I'm honestly impressed it ran at all on Vaseline.. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #136 Posted February 9, 2022 I have a mityvac... that's what I use... takes a while... but... hey... Clutch fluid is the worst tasting crap on the planet. Some got in my mouth while under the truck... thus how I know... Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #137 Posted February 9, 2022 4 minutes ago, RED-Z06 said: When i first started out in this business i learned why, when siphoning 3yr old orange stale gas out of a tank...best to use a clear hose, lest you get a mouth full, choke on it and blow it out your nose... 1/10 stars...do not recommend I usually use a clear hose but every time you do it you suck in and it gets a lot quicker than you can keep it out of your mouth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #138 Posted February 9, 2022 In my experience though... TJ... you need to take the fuel tank off and actually clean it... Maybe I missed something? Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #139 Posted February 9, 2022 Just now, Snoopy11 said: In my experience though... TJ... you need to take the fuel tank off and actually clean it... Maybe I missed something? Don So how would you clean it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #140 Posted February 9, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, TJ Salyers said: So how would you clean it out. What I do with mine... is take them off... rinse them out with a water hose... (or your mom's kitchen sink if you want ) Then, sit it out in the sun and let it dry. You can also blow it out with an air compressor or backpack blower... something like that. I just don't think you will be able to get all the gunk out of the tank without physically cleaning it out. Just my opinion, of course. Don Edited February 9, 2022 by Snoopy11 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #141 Posted February 9, 2022 Just now, Snoopy11 said: What I do with mine... is take them off... rinse them out with a water hose... (or your mom's sink if you want ) Then, sit it out in the sun and let it dry. You can also blow it out with an air compressor or backpack blower... something like that. I just don't think you will be able to get all the gunk out of the tank without physically cleaning it out. Don Ok thanks. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #142 Posted February 9, 2022 Just now, Snoopy11 said: What I do with mine... is take them off... rinse them out with a water hose... (or your mom's sink if you want ) I'd be dead. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #143 Posted February 9, 2022 Just now, TJ Salyers said: I'd be dead. I am laughing. Yeah, I know what you mean. @ebinmaine uses BBT's bathtub... Don 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #144 Posted February 9, 2022 (edited) @Snoopy11 we just hit a big bump in the road you can't really use a hose in the winter. Edited February 9, 2022 by TJ Salyers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED-Z06 2,221 #145 Posted February 9, 2022 1 minute ago, TJ Salyers said: So how would you clean it out. My 312-8 sat with a busted cap for at least a decade, i pulled it out the frame, dumped it, put in some degreaser (like purple power) then stuck the power washer in it, that agitating action broke alot loose..then let it hang upside down. I take an open air fitting and put it on my air line and snake it in...helps blow stuff out. Then a couple hours in the sun to fully dry. She was spotless inside. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #146 Posted February 9, 2022 Just now, TJ Salyers said: @Snoopy11 we just had a big bump in the road you can't really use a hose in the winter. Merde... That is true. Well, you could improvise... just get a jug of water, and maybe a scrub brush and do your best... Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #147 Posted February 9, 2022 1 minute ago, RED-Z06 said: My 312-8 sat with a busted cap for at least a decade, Why'd you leave it sitting outside again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,011 #148 Posted February 9, 2022 (edited) Drop or 2 of dish soap, hand full or 2 of sheet rock screws (nuts and bolts if you prefer but the sharp edges of the screws really scrap the crap off good) Fill with water and shake the crap outta of it. Rinse and repeat as necessary. Make sure it's ALL dry before using. Edited February 9, 2022 by wallfish 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #149 Posted February 9, 2022 That's what I thought about doing is shaking the crap out of it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #150 Posted February 9, 2022 1 minute ago, wallfish said: Fill with water HOT vwater if at all possible. Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
