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Bio-Diesel Jelly removal

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I just bought an 1175 that has been setting for about 10 years with Bio-Diesel in the fuel tank. There is about a half inch of jelly in the bottom of the tank. Does anyone know what I can pour in the tank to cut this stuff and get it flushed out? Thanks in advance !!
 
Get as much as you can with a shop vac or something similar first, then try to wash the rest out.
 
I would try to get a small sample out and mess with that before going after the entire tank. The wrong solvent could make things worse. I would start with gas or lacquer thinner. No smoking!
 
I know yours is diesel, but the cheapest solvent I have found that cuts almost anything is E-85. As long as you are just cleaning the tank you wont hurt the pump. FYI I use cheep latex gloves in the shop and E-85 will eat them in 15 min.
 
I did a Massey 165 diesel that had been sitting for 9 years.
Tank had about 3/4 inch of goo in the bottom.
Friend told me to use Purple Power.
It worked great.
Then washed the tank out with water and dried it with a small squirrel cage blower.
Richard in NW SC
 
Thanks for the replies! I poured in 2 gallons of E-85 and a quart of acetone. I may go get some purple power tomorrow to add to the mixture. Thanks Again !!
 
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