Posted by Poor farmer 830 on March 31, 2012 at 05:20:03 from (173.20.42.40):
I have a John Deere 830 that we recently restored, We keep it in a heated shop all winter long, the other day we went to start it and it wouldn't start, I pulled the sediment bull and it was damn near full of what looked like tar. I was told that its an algae that grows inside diesel fuel tanks when they sit. I have a John Deere R that sits right next to it and runs the same amount and it doesnt have a drop of algae in it so I dont understand what causes it. Does anyone have any ideas on how to remove the nasty stuff. I really hate the thoughts of removing the tank beings how everything is painted. I have found gasoline to cut some of it but I was curious if bleach or anything else would dissolve the stuff. Im open to any suggestions or any input on what to do.
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