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rvhavingfunyetT's avatar
rvhavingfunyetT
Explorer
Nov 17, 2017

Where to buy fuel tanks (80-85 gal)

I just acquired a 1996 Fleetwood Southwind 34L based on the Chevy P30 chases. I pulled the fuel tank out today and want to attempt to clean all the gunk and rust out as it has been sitting in a field for 7 years. My thought was to put a cleaning mixture inside to try and remove the rust and gunk. I've seen people use everything from muriatic acid diluted with water, to vinegar, etc., then pressure wash it. My biggest concern is making sure I can even drain the tank completely. IE...I removed the sending unit and turned the tank upside down to try and dump out what fuel was remaining (around 7 gallons), but it's not that easy getting it all to drain out.

So, I am all ears if anyone has some tricks to completely empty out the tank...or if they can point me in the right direction to buy a new tank.

Thanks
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  • 11178adm's avatar
    11178adm
    Explorer
    Nov 18, 2017
    you might check with one of your local truck repair shops and find who they use for their radiator repairs, some radiator shops also repair fuel tanks. for a cheap pump get a outboard motor primer pump, it is a rubber bulb that you squeeze to get the fuel flowing and from there it will siphon
  • MarkTwain's avatar
    MarkTwain
    Explorer
    Nov 18, 2017
    Fleet Man wrote:
    That shop in PA looks interesting. For a new tank, check withTransfer Flow in Chico, CA.


    X1. I have had 3 different diesel auxiliary tanks on 3 different vehicles installed by Transfer Flow in Chico. Great professional service and 1 day service. Or they will give you the name of a shop that has the expertise to remove and install a new tank. Transfer Flow does not mfg. a auxiliary tank for gas trucks.
  • Fleet_Man's avatar
    Fleet_Man
    Explorer
    Nov 18, 2017
    That shop in PA looks interesting. For a new tank, check withTransfer Flow in Chico, CA.
  • chuckftboy's avatar
    chuckftboy
    Explorer
    Nov 17, 2017
    I would buy a cheap pump and and try to pump it out. HF has some inexpensive pumps that you can connec a short garden hse to and draw the last 7 gallons out.
    There are companies that build custom aluminum fuel tanks if you want to spend the money for one.
  • mike_brez's avatar
    mike_brez
    Explorer
    Nov 17, 2017
    I had a 1994 Fleetwood PaceArrow 34M Chevy P30 with a 454. It had a badly rusted tank. I think it was 80gal. I looked all over for a new tank for months and none are available. Removed it and sent it Here. Came back awesome but was not cheap with the shipping both ways.

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