customizing fule tank question
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customizing fule tank question
we have a fule tank that fits right up in the bed by the cab and
we were gonna install staks but we want to cut the corners of fule tank and weld them to fit up against stacks nicely .Problem is fule tank had diesel in it is there a way to clean the fule out of tank so when we
cut and weld it it dosent catch on fire from sparks
we were gonna install staks but we want to cut the corners of fule tank and weld them to fit up against stacks nicely .Problem is fule tank had diesel in it is there a way to clean the fule out of tank so when we
cut and weld it it dosent catch on fire from sparks
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Be vary carefull welding on fuel tanks. It is not the fuel but the vapors that will ignite when welding on them. I learned that the hard way. That said, remove all the fuel you can from the tank, then remove the caps and run an air hose from your air compressor into the tank and let the air run for an hour or so to remove any vapors. Then you should be good to go.
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another option would be to move the tank back to clear the stacks, then build a custom storage box between your stacks that matches the finish of your tank. or cut a plate to fit between the front of the bed and the tank. both of these options would be easier and safer than welding on the tank.
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dont bother running air into the tank, fire needs O2 to burn, so your not helpin anything. best thing to do is go down to your local welding shop (they are everywhere) and get a carbon dioxide tank. its a very heavy gas, non flamable and will keep you safe. just put a regulator on it, put the hose in the tank and pump it in. you can also fill it with exhaust from your gasser car or truck. same thing, it will fill with the carbon dioxide and push any oxygen and or vapor in there right out the top.
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oh, and being a proud owner of a in bed tank, if i may suggest one thing. throw a baffle or two in that tank. you'll notice a difference when the tank is anything less then 3/4 full. it really can throw extra weight against you in a turn or effect your stop and go's. plus you'll feel it sloshing around for 2 minutes every time you come to a stop.
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yes a baffle would be a good idea as have hualed around barrels of oil and diesel and they can get to sloshing around pretty good to if not full.
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I have seen welding done on a home heating oil tank done with the exhaust of the truck routed with make shift tubing into the tank to remove the air. It kinda looked like a precursor to a bad day, but it worked out fine.
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another option would be to move the tank back to clear the stacks, then build a custom storage box between your stacks that matches the finish of your tank. or cut a plate to fit between the front of the bed and the tank. both of these options would be easier and safer than welding on the tank.
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oh, and being a proud owner of a in bed tank, if i may suggest one thing. throw a baffle or two in that tank. you'll notice a difference when the tank is anything less then 3/4 full. it really can throw extra weight against you in a turn or effect your stop and go's. plus you'll feel it sloshing around for 2 minutes every time you come to a stop.
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Yah, those really have the habit of throwing their weight around you and also sloshing around in a turn - of course having a full vinyl bench seat that is flat as board may have something to do with it, lol... But I'm pretty sure that ain't quite what you meant 
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