Fuel tank advice...

[Longhorn Man]

Since I am trying to get truck #3 on the road, but being able to take my time on it, I thought I would pull the fuel tank out and take a peek inside of it. I think after having 2 old trucks with 5 pounds of rust and crap in the tank kinda tought me a lesson...that and the fact that i am working in the rad shop at work gives me the chance to clean up my tank and solder the filler neck at no charge.
Anyways, i pulled the tank out, popped off the sender unit, then when i shined my mag light in there I was amazed at what I saw...it look like some one crapped in there after eating real spicey food for dinner. There is less than 5 gallons of fuel/water in there, yet I was unable to see the bottom of the tank. Real nasty in there.
I real good way to get all that crap out, is to use a steam cleaner. A pressure washer will do OK, but the added bonus on the steamer is the fact that the water will evaporate since it is so hot instead of cling to everything and cause problems down the road.
To anyone who has had to chainge out fuel filters every week, or anyone who is doing up a truck that is not a driver, take the time to look into your tank. I was told this on my last 2 trucks and ignored them...I guess third time is a charm huh?
just thought I'd share in case some one has not thought of this.