I think there is a bit of a misconception on the filter - if you use the
standard clear VW bosch paper fuel filter (sold for like $2 at any NAPA) it
will filter out all the rust, even fine particles. Very worthwhile, even if
you go with an aluminum tank.
On Mon, Apr 28, 2008 at 9:13 AM, <Warthodson@aol.com> wrote:
> The rust powder was so fine that it got thru the filter in the fuel pump
> &
> the filter at each carb. I would think that any finer filter would simply
> plug
> up & ;stop fuel delivery at some inconvenient time. Cleaning the inside
> of a
> fuel tank does not sound very easy & it seems like it would just continue
> to
> rust. I have heard too many negative reports about sealing the inside of
> a
> tank to want to try that approach. The aluminum tank seems like a good
> long
> term solution. I did notice that Moss is offering a new improved tank
> that is
> made from galvanized steel. This might also be a good option.
> My friend's tank developed this rusting in 7 years, while interestingly,
> he
> also has a 3000 with a tank that is 17 years old & shows none of the
> rusting
> problems.
> Gary Hodson
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