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Not sure, but remember that the genset is only going to call for Aux Fuel when the Day Tank is down to 1/4 full. So eventually if the Aux tank becomes empty the generator will shut down after it runs out of fuel. That may be a bigger issue in itself if it is carrying an electrical load, such...

Found the fuel tank repair thread I mentioned above. Go to pg 2, posts #33 & #36 are what you need to know.

There was a thread a few years ago about someone taking out the filler assembly to clean & weld up his tank. I recall he said it was manufactured to use copper rivets on the flange because it is soldered around the flange to seal. He drilled out rivets and replaced with new copper rivets...

If you do decide to have a tank built, I would strongly recommend aluminum so you will be done with future pinhole rust outs & better compatibility with any % of biodiesel you might use. I found the below part fit reference drawing a while ago at GMG that had a custom fabricated tank offering...

Here is a MEP-003a fuel tank that I installed on My MEP-002a that I enclosed in a NF-2 trailer. It requires relocating the batteries off the skid due to the tank encroaching on the battery location in skid area. Its nice if you can do it, as 15 gallons gives 30 hrs run time at "full load" on...

Here is Red Kote's PDF file. Check out the "Warnings" section top of pg. 2. I was not aware, until I just reread it, that it is also listed as being incompatible with Biodiesel fuel. I wonder if they are talking 100 BD or any percentage of BD? Anyway, I would not use it for your intended...

If your considering using Red Kote, or similar, beware their disclaimer: "Diesel Fuel Tanks - A brand new tank intended for use with diesel may be lined prior to use. A tank that has had diesel fuel in it will need to be sand blasted prior to using Red-Kote. Diesel fuel leaves a paraffin...