Was having drivability issues on a customers truck. Ended up being inconsistent fuel pressure, trying to figure out what this is as it doesn’t look like rust. Thanks, @cruisermatt for getting that tank out so quickly.
I don’t think this is rust-
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I see no wrong.
Add some Seafoam and send it!
Add some Seafoam and send it!
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Hah- 3 fuel pumps in less than 100 miles say otherwise.
I wonder if that was some botched tank sealer?
Bottom shelf Harbor Freight style.
Bottom shelf Harbor Freight style.
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Tank was recalled in 1991(FJ60 ssshhhh - Toyota doesn’t really mean it when they say heritage program). Wondering if it’s that algae or bacteria the diesel guys get.
nabbasi
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Is this gasoline or diesel? I agree that it could be tank sealer, but it looks too thick to be algae.
I’ve had algae build up and clog my tank (and filters) in my Mercedes diesel. You can get bioklean to kill that. But it looked more natural and less uniform than that. What does the fuel filter look like?
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Its gas- truck likely was in storage for awhile(years). Haven’t opened the filter yet but it’s definitely clogging things.
Looks like shellac, old gas dried out several times. Drain/pump out all you can. Take out the tank, pour out the rest. Cap the lines, pour in a gallon of acetone and let it soak for a few days - agitate often. Pour it out, inspect the tank clean - yea. No maybe a better solvent - methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (very nasty stuff, read and heed the MSDS). You might want to take out the fuel level sender.
Does your probe allow you to collect a sample, q-tip wired to camera body
Steam cleaner, bead or sand blaster threw the sender hole
Does your probe allow you to collect a sample, q-tip wired to camera body
Steam cleaner, bead or sand blaster threw the sender hole
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I’m not taking a chance on this one. Will be going with a new replacement tank, pickup, sender and lines.
Can't hardly go wrong with new parts.
I always run non-ethanol marine fuel for this reason and haven't had these issues since.
Engineer8000
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Ethanol free for the cruiser and yard equipment only, no more gunked up carbs.
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That’s the thing it doesn’t have the bad gas smell.
Some Radiator shops can boil out the inside of gas tanks to like new inside for pretty cheap.
just an FYI for anyone reading who don't want to/can't replace....
just an FYI for anyone reading who don't want to/can't replace....
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If this were a personal truck that’s the route i’d try. With paid labor being a factor- i’m not taking any chances on this one.
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We were just talking about having it done and keeping as a spare for the next guy that needs one. Toyota was playing games with the recall being done in 1991 and did not want to sell to my dealer.