Feb 12, 2015 #1 Tadams Tadams Joined Jun 13, 2008 Messages 3,633 Reaction score 952 Location nc What is the best way to dispose of an old tank. I have a new one on the way. Also the fuel that may be contaminated. Gage doesn't work, but more than likely 5 gals or so. Thanks as always.
What is the best way to dispose of an old tank. I have a new one on the way. Also the fuel that may be contaminated. Gage doesn't work, but more than likely 5 gals or so. Thanks as always.
Feb 12, 2015 #2 barbee6043 barbee 6043 FABO Gold Member Joined Jul 20, 2008 Messages 23,783 Reaction score 15,453 Location Shepherd, Texas ( SE Tx) the fuel will evaporate. maybe not b the e right way, but it works. the local crusher will take tanks here. and anything( of metal )else! LOL
the fuel will evaporate. maybe not b the e right way, but it works. the local crusher will take tanks here. and anything( of metal )else! LOL
Feb 12, 2015 #3 Tadams Tadams Joined Jun 13, 2008 Messages 3,633 Reaction score 952 Location nc Thanks, Wasn't sure if they would or not. Have an awesome day!
Feb 12, 2015 #4 krazykuda Well-Known Member How-To Section Editor Joined Aug 20, 2007 Messages 67,760 Reaction score 31,748 Location Orland Park, IL Ask your local scrap yard first. Some around here won't take fuel tanks....
Feb 12, 2015 #5 Tadams Tadams Joined Jun 13, 2008 Messages 3,633 Reaction score 952 Location nc I'll give then a call. I know they will by cars as long as the tanks are empty, so should be ok.
Feb 12, 2015 #6 BillGrissom Well-Known Member Joined May 10, 2009 Messages 8,240 Reaction score 1,129 Location Sacramento I save old gas for cleaning parts. The older it is, the safer it is. Gets more like diesel over time.
I save old gas for cleaning parts. The older it is, the safer it is. Gets more like diesel over time.
Feb 12, 2015 #7 Tadams Tadams Joined Jun 13, 2008 Messages 3,633 Reaction score 952 Location nc Should I paint the new fuel tank and if so with what to protect it
Feb 12, 2015 #8 jimjimjimmy lobsterman Joined Nov 2, 2010 Messages 5,856 Reaction score 3,406 Location p. e. i. por 15 and dont put any on the inner sending unit ring. but rust paint will work also like plastic coat.
por 15 and dont put any on the inner sending unit ring. but rust paint will work also like plastic coat.
Feb 12, 2015 #9 Tadams Tadams Joined Jun 13, 2008 Messages 3,633 Reaction score 952 Location nc Awesome, Thanks for your help.