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  1. J

    M925A2 Fuel Tank Algae?? Black tar substance on bottom of tank

    Thanks everyone for help and input. As it turned out it was air still in the lines. Got it bled out, and drove the truck which worked out the rest of the air. Then turned the low fuel up 3 revolutions and governor up 3 clicks. Runs GREAT now. Actually idles where it was supposed to and better...
  2. J

    M925A2 Fuel Tank Algae?? Black tar substance on bottom of tank

    UPDATE, I took the advice of several and drained tank completely, poured 5 gal gasoline in, let sit for a day and drained agian. Filtered out large particles with coffee filter from gas, put back in tank and agitated with 2' stick thru holes in baffle to make sure all sludge was gone. During...
  3. J

    M925A2 Fuel Tank Algae?? Black tar substance on bottom of tank

    You have same black sludge on bottom of the tank? Most/all of it come out? Thanks for the suggestions.
  4. J

    M925A2 Fuel Tank Algae?? Black tar substance on bottom of tank

    Yeah, changing tanks is the option I'm looking at. Found a tank in PA and a buddy is 90 miles away in NJ. He may go get it for me this wknd. Figured I'd spend more in chemicals/time to try to clean this one with who knows what kinda results. Also just realized theres an AFC filter in the pump, I...
  5. J

    M925A2 Fuel Tank Algae?? Black tar substance on bottom of tank

    Smells petroleum based. Super sticky/nasty. Almost like pine sap on the skin. I tried acetone, purple cleaner and brake cleaner. Nothing broke it down when I was trying to clean the filter canister. Which is why I just changed it with new one. So taking lines off and soaking in solvent is not an...
  6. J

    M925A2 Fuel Tank Algae?? Black tar substance on bottom of tank

    Hi guys, I tried searching for any posts regarding this. I just picked up truck from LA and drove home to FL. It has black tar substance layered across bottom of tank. Filter canister had it too so I changed canister & filters, spin on and cartridge. I drained tank, hand wiped as much of gooey...
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