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Fuel transfer tank in pickup

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John/Pa

02-19-2006 09:16:25




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I would like to install a fuel transfer tank in pickup.It would be used for deisel, but will need to haul gasoline on occasion. All the tanks I have seen say for fuel only, not to be used for flamable liquid. Any experience using a transfer tank to haul gasoline?




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John/Pa

02-19-2006 09:49:41




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 Re: Fuel transfer tank in pickup in reply to John/Pa, 02-19-2006 09:16:25  
Diesel fuel is considered combustible. Gasoline is considered flammable.This is how the DOT list them. Flammable is considered more dangerous. Yes Rusty, I have seen these tanks in pickups. We have one where I spend my daytime hours. It is used for diesel. I know we went through a hassel to get it approved thru our safety department. Has to be grounded and all that. I have seen the duel tanks, only old ones in back of pickups. When you see the tanks in catalogs they tell you they are for combustible fuels only. Not designed for flammable fuels such as gasoline.

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RustyFarmall

02-19-2006 11:27:32




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 Re: Fuel transfer tank in pickup in reply to John/Pa, 02-19-2006 09:49:41  
I didn't mean to be poking fun or anything, I was just trying to imply that once you have purchased the tank, and install it in your truck, you should be able to put anything in it that you want. I do know that gasoline is more flammable than diesel, but I also know that gasoline has been transported in these tanks for years. I guess I never gave much thought to the newer rules and regulations that a person has to comply with these days. Makes me wonder if we won't soon see the day when we will have to drive our tractors to the filling station each time they need fuel?

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Glen in TX

02-19-2006 09:32:12




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 Re: Fuel transfer tank in pickup in reply to John/Pa, 02-19-2006 09:16:25  
Thought someone made those in 2 compartment tank also?



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MN Bob

02-19-2006 09:30:46




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 Re: Fuel transfer tank in pickup in reply to John/Pa, 02-19-2006 09:16:25  
Here is a site that says any fuel.You didnt say how large a tank you needed. Many do say diesel fuel. If you do gas make sure you have a ground to run between tanks. Try a google. Link



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Jay (ND)

02-19-2006 09:25:12




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 Re: Fuel transfer tank in pickup in reply to John/Pa, 02-19-2006 09:16:25  
It's done all the time - make sure you get a Pre-Vent Fill cap.



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RustyFarmall

02-19-2006 09:23:13




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 Re: Fuel transfer tank in pickup in reply to John/Pa, 02-19-2006 09:16:25  
I am sure that you have seen several pick-up trucks with the transfer tanks in the bed. What do you think is in those tanks? Whatever you decide, it is not a good idea to haul gasoline and then diesel fuel in the same tank. You will need two separate tanks, one for diesel, the other for gasoline.



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Ioway away

02-19-2006 09:25:38




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 Re: Fuel transfer tank in pickup in reply to RustyFarmall, 02-19-2006 09:23:13  
Very confusing...fuel only and not for flammable liquid..verify it with the manufacturer or the store that you are buying it from.



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RustyFarmall

02-19-2006 09:32:25




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 Re: Fuel transfer tank in pickup in reply to Ioway away, 02-19-2006 09:25:38  
If fuel isn't flammable, what is it good for?



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Jerry L /AZ

02-19-2006 10:42:28




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 Re: Fuel transfer tank in pickup in reply to RustyFarmall, 02-19-2006 09:32:25  
has to do with the flash point Gas has a lower flash point Deisel has a higher flash point



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Gorilla

02-19-2006 12:37:41




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 Re: Fuel transfer tank in pickup in reply to Jerry L /AZ, 02-19-2006 10:42:28  
Flash point over 100 degrees = combustible Flash point below 100 degrees = flammable

Gasoline has a flashpoint around minus 40 which tends to make it more dangerous than diesel.



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