Goldenstar38
Senior Member
Just as I was feeling better about my fuel tank, I now have another issue. I had 2 very old friends of mine over the other night and they asked if they could help me with any chores. As I was doing dishes (I'm single and used to it) I asked if they would fill my fresh water tanks. Easy enough. They asked which fitting to pull to put the hose in. I said it was clearly marked "WATER". So, turns out they cannot read (or a few too many beers) and started to fill my diesel tank, with water. UGH!.
The next day, I opened the lowest tank fitting (for the sight level tube) and proceeded to drain about 7 gallons of clear water from the tank. The next day, I drained another 1/2 gallon out into a clear, sealable container and let it sit over night. The next morning, it had about 1/2" of water in the bottom. Did this 2 more times and no water in container bottom. Then, drained another 5 gallons of fuel and still no water.
As water will settle to bottom of tank, there should be some water left in the tank, correct? My curiosity is that I initially drained water, but now none shows up in the container. Could diesel fuel force water out as I was draining? There is an inspection cover, so I will have to remove and siphon the remaining contents out to check for water and clean the tank while there.
Thoughts with regards to water, based on above findings, would be appreciated. Sorry for writing a small book! Happy new year!
The next day, I opened the lowest tank fitting (for the sight level tube) and proceeded to drain about 7 gallons of clear water from the tank. The next day, I drained another 1/2 gallon out into a clear, sealable container and let it sit over night. The next morning, it had about 1/2" of water in the bottom. Did this 2 more times and no water in container bottom. Then, drained another 5 gallons of fuel and still no water.
As water will settle to bottom of tank, there should be some water left in the tank, correct? My curiosity is that I initially drained water, but now none shows up in the container. Could diesel fuel force water out as I was draining? There is an inspection cover, so I will have to remove and siphon the remaining contents out to check for water and clean the tank while there.
Thoughts with regards to water, based on above findings, would be appreciated. Sorry for writing a small book! Happy new year!