Rust in fuel tank

[onegmjack]

Before I post I have checked for and read other threads.Thought my fuel tank had dirt.Had the pump out checking the supply hose.Went ahead took the stap bolt out and removed tank.Why would the tank be clean and shiney,all but the very top?What I have read eveyone clean and seals for leaks in the bottem.I am proabley the only person with rust at the top.I have always tried to keep it full of Diesel fuel.Anyone know why the rust is at the top of the tank?I know I will get blasted but I have had the truck about two years,has ran fine with the fuel filter that was in it when I bought it.I don't drive it every day so it is going to get new filter when I figure out how the get rid of the rust.Has anyone had rust in the top of the fuel tank??Thanks Dwight

 

[swbradley1]

Is it that white crusty looking stuff? If so, I have it in mine. Had it when Kip bought off GL, had it when Kip sold it to me and it still has it.

Oh yeah, if it's regular looking rust then it is from moisture in the tank above the level of fuel.

 

[onegmjack]

Just regular rust.I was thinking maybe moisture.Thanks swbradley1

 

[Flyingvan911]

The diesel coats the sides and botton keeping moisture off the metal. The top doesn't get any/enough diesel splashed up on it to keep moisture off so is has started to rust. This is my theory. You need to go into rough terrain more ofter.

 

[tigger]

Have a rust issue with the top of my tank, might have something to do with sitting with a pile of rotten wood on it! before i got it

 

[combat32]

That tank is well ventilated tigger! If my truck sits for a long time it will develop some rust near the top, drive it around and get that diesel sloshing around a bit.

 

[onegmjack]

tigger at least we don't have a leak in the bottem.

 

[onegmjack]

Someone I was talking with suggested KBS. Checked out their site.I think this is the way to go. I'm going to give it a try and see what happen.Will let everyone know the results.Tigger about $500.00 worth of this will make you tank as good as new,just kidding.

 

[swbradley1]

I have a guy locally who will dip the tank and coat the inside for $200. I'm not sure he could help Tigger since he isn't a miracle worker.

 

[onegmjack]

Thanks swbradley I will check out me budget, and send you a pm.Dwight

 

[onegmjack]

Who has a tank that will fit tigger truck, we got to get him started, would like to see him burn some fuel.

 

[tigger]

I have a gasser! im working on my jeep right now have the body off today and going to pull the motor/trans tonight and get the frame to the welder to be fixed.