Whats The Best Way To Clean A Fuel Tank That Is Installed Under The Deck.

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tmyers921

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Hey Peeps,
I found out I have BAD GAS in my Bayliner Fuel Tank. I can pump it
out with no problem.

After pumping it out, what can I do,,,,,WITHOUT cutting my deck and pulling the tank,,,,,,to make sure
the tank is clean.

Are there any products to use to help clean this 32 gal tank before refueling?

Thanks, Tim:D
 
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Re: Whats The Best Way To Clean A Fuel Tank That Is Installed Under The Deck.

Check Iboats, West Marine for fuel cleaning products inside deck tanks.

Happy Boating
 
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robert graham

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Re: Whats The Best Way To Clean A Fuel Tank That Is Installed Under The Deck.

Whichever solvent, detergent, chemical you use to clean your tank, be sure to install a fuel/water separater type canister filter on your transom, to catch any water/debris/whatever may be left in there and break loose afterwards. It can save you a lot of time, trouble and $$$ with your fuel system! Good Luck!
 
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Re: Whats The Best Way To Clean A Fuel Tank That Is Installed Under The Deck.

Thanks Guys,
Yes I have a water fuel separater installed. I will change the filter. Thanks for your help.

Tim
 
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robert graham

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Re: Whats The Best Way To Clean A Fuel Tank That Is Installed Under The Deck.

tmyers921 said:
Thanks Guys,
Yes I have a water fuel separater installed. I will change the filter. Thanks for your help.

Tim
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That's great, a Racor filter with the clear plastic bowl and the drainable pet-**** would come in real handy for this. You could check and drain it every day or as often as required until all water or debris is gone.
 
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Re: Whats The Best Way To Clean A Fuel Tank That Is Installed Under The Deck.

i like roberts idea,clear bowl. also keep an extra filter on board at all time. i drove a chevy van with a rusty tank for 5 years like that and a spare filter. i routed the filter so i could get at it in minutes
 
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