There are also places that do this professionally. My 123 300TD had much algae so I just pumped out the tank and changed filters.
My 126 300SD (formerly pristine tank) got a slug of water somewhere and was filled with rust to the point that the in-tank filter clogged. I "blew" out the crap with a pressure washer through the fuel gauge hole on top allowing it to drain through the filter hole on the bottom. Then I dried it with a shopvac blowing in the top (gauge) hole and air/water exiting the filter hole on the bottom. Drying took overnight. I did this with the tank still installed but hoses disconnected. As a preventive measure, I use a marine biocide (form boat store line West) to suppress algae growth. But it's most important to keep water out of the tank by keeping the tank near full and avoiding questionable refueling places. I'm pretty sure I got all that water and probably a lot of silt in a rural gas station in eastern NC. Incidentally, a lot of diesel boaters use a special funnel that traps water and silt when they fill up but those aren't designed to fit a car's fuel pipe. Scott -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave H... Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 08:06 To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1984 300DT I am not sure how or where to get a fuel tank cleaned. ??? Is there a chemical I should be adding to clean up any algae that may be present? Dave H... -------------------------------------------------- From: "Peter Frederick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 7:51 PM To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1984 300DT > Might want to get the tank cleaned and the strainer replaced at the > same time - likely you have "algae" growing in the tank that plugs the > tank screen around a quarter tank. > > Check the clear fuel filter -- I'll bet it's black with flakey stuff. > > Peter > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
