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Old 08-09-2011, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by dieseldan44 View Post
I think it's not a great idea.

The tank screen is doing it's job fine and its been in there for 20+ years.

If you pull the tank screen and clean it, you can re-install it for another 20 years with probably no issues.

If you have an active fungus issue, that needs to be addressed either with tank enzyme treatment or pulling the tank and having it steam cleaned.

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Cure the problem ~ crud in your tank, the screen just showed you have a problem.
What fuel are you using?
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