Gas tank sediment

[Lou29]

I have a 1986 Gulfstream Sunsport 454ci. 60 gal. metal gas tank.
She had been sitting for many years so I got her roadworthy and took a 10 hour trip.
She kept starving for fuel about every 2 hours. I would change the fuel filter and the problem clears up.
I am trying to find options that wouldn't break the bank.
Where can I find a replacement fuel tank?
Do you think that a sediment filter before the fuel pump would work?
Any suggestions would be helpful.

[Restorium]

I have a 1986 Gulfstream Sunsport 454ci. 60 gal. metal gas tank.
She had been sitting for many years so I got her roadworthy and took a 10 hour trip.
She kept starving for fuel about every 2 hours. I would change the fuel filter and the problem clears up.
I am trying to find options that wouldn't break the bank.
Where can I find a replacement fuel tank?
Do you think that a sediment filter before the fuel pump would work?
Any suggestions would be helpful.Take the tank off. Clean it out.

[Restorium]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-98XErbkgrc

[Lou29]

I was afraid someone was going to say that.
I have never dropped a fuel tank.
I would guess that it has 25 gal. of gas in it now.
What would be a safe way to empty the tank and what do you do with the contaminated fuel.

[Restorium]

Do you have a fork lift with long forks?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=393&v=-98XErbkgrc

[Restorium]

I was afraid someone was going to say that.
I have never dropped a fuel tank.
I would guess that it has 25 gal. of gas in it now.
What would be a safe way to empty the tank and what do you do with the contaminated fuel.
This job is very dangerous for the do it yourselfer unless you have the right equipment.

[Lou29]

I have an automotive floor jack and a wood pallet do you think I could lower the gas tank with that.
I would think that's possible but my real concern is getting the fuel out of the tank and what do I put it in and what do I do with it because it's about 25 gallons

[Restorium]

I have an automotive floor jack and a wood pallet do you think I could lower the gas tank with that.
I would think that's possible but my real concern is getting the fuel out of the tank and what do I put it in and what do I do with it because it's about 25 gallons

You would need 3 or 4 floor jacks. 3 or 4 people in a very coordinated maneuver.

Just filter the fuel and it's most likely fine to use in your lawn mower.

[THenne1713]

I have a 1986 Gulfstream Sunsport 454ci. 60 gal. metal gas tank.
She had been sitting for many years so I got her roadworthy and took a 10 hour trip.
She kept starving for fuel about every 2 hours. I would change the fuel filter and the problem clears up.
I am trying to find options that wouldn't break the bank.
Where can I find a replacement fuel tank?
Do you think that a sediment filter before the fuel pump would work?
Any suggestions would be helpful.

When removing (clogged?) fuel filters, did you verify they were clogged by trying to blow through them, or is it possible you have a failing/ intermittent FUEL PUMP that was cooling/ resetting while you were changing the filters?

[jamesham]

Had this same problem on a 1985 motorhome that was based on a Ford Class C one-ton van chassis. Hired a local auto shop to pump out 45 gallons of gas and drop the tank. It was then cleaned out with water and solvent, and a gallon of liquid sealer was poured in to coat the bottom of the tank. After that dried, they reinstalled the tank, and filtered the fuel back into it. That motorhome had electric fuel pump inside the tank. They installed a large chassis-mount fuel filter at the back above the tank, and changed out the small factory fuel filter at the base of the carb. Never had any problems after that. Total cost was about $450, and that was 10 years ago.

IMHO this was NOT a DIY job. They had a forklift, 4 floor jacks, piles of concrete blocks, and 4 guys working together. There is some danger from the fuel, but they had a special electric fuel pump inside a plastic box that they used to transfer fuel in and out of any vehicle.

[QUOTE=Lou29;28657]I have a 1986 Gulfstream Sunsport 454ci. 60 gal. metal gas tank.

[Lou29]

When removing (clogged?) fuel filters, did you verify they were clogged by trying to blow through them, or is it possible you have a failing/ intermittent FUEL PUMP that was cooling/ resetting while you were changing the filters?

That's A good call.
I did try to blow thru the filters and could not.

[Lou29]

Had this same problem on a 1985 motorhome that was based on a Ford Class C one-ton van chassis. Hired a local auto shop to pump out 45 gallons of gas and drop the tank. It was then cleaned out with water and solvent, and a gallon of liquid sealer was poured in to coat the bottom of the tank. After that dried, they reinstalled the tank, and filtered the fuel back into it. That motorhome had electric fuel pump inside the tank. They installed a large chassis-mount fuel filter at the back above the tank, and changed out the small factory fuel filter at the base of the carb. Never had any problems after that. Total cost was about $450, and that was 10 years ago.

IMHO this was NOT a DIY job. They had a forklift, 4 floor jacks, piles of concrete blocks, and 4 guys working together. There is some danger from the fuel, but they had a special electric fuel pump inside a plastic box that they used to transfer fuel in and out of any vehicle.

[QUOTE=Lou29;28657]I have a 1986 Gulfstream Sunsport 454ci. 60 gal. metal gas tank.

I dropped it off at the shop.
I made the suggestion of dropping the tank and got an eye roll.
One guy suggested putting a large sediment filter before the mechanical fuel pump.
I'll let you know what they come up with.