How to clean a transfer tank and rotary pump question...
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How to clean a transfer tank and rotary pump question...
I just picked up a transfer tank (40 or 50 gals) with a National Spencer rotary pump. I got everything for 50 bucks which is a real good deal.
The inside of the tank needs cleaned. It has 2 or 3 gallons of what used to be diesel. It's now a watery brown color, so I figure it probably has some rust on the inside.
What's the best way to clean this out? Would "POR 15 fuel tank sealer" be worthwhile?
Also the hand pump it came with is *really* hard to turn. Any idea why? It's cast iron, here is a link to one just like it...
Rotary Drum Pump, Cast Iron - National Spencer - Mfg# 960
I will be mounting a fill rite 12 volt pump with a filter on the tank but I would like to use the rotary pump on 55 gallon barrels...
The inside of the tank needs cleaned. It has 2 or 3 gallons of what used to be diesel. It's now a watery brown color, so I figure it probably has some rust on the inside.
What's the best way to clean this out? Would "POR 15 fuel tank sealer" be worthwhile?
Also the hand pump it came with is *really* hard to turn. Any idea why? It's cast iron, here is a link to one just like it...
Rotary Drum Pump, Cast Iron - National Spencer - Mfg# 960
I will be mounting a fill rite 12 volt pump with a filter on the tank but I would like to use the rotary pump on 55 gallon barrels...
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i have just put some diesel in there and rinse it out i dont know of a good way to paint the inside of a tank if you find out how let me know. the pump needs to be taking apart, there is a plate on the end away form the handle. there are 4 small block that have springs in the back side in a cylinder they are suck, just be very tinder with them they will brake. that is a great deal.
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When you are done, fish the chain out and then you know that you haven't missed any nuts and bolts.
Got that idea from another thread here on FTE about cleaning tanks.
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