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Old 03-03-2010, 01:44 PM   #1 (permalink)
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How to remove old fuel from tank?
My project car was sitting on parking lot for a long time and I afraid gas in the tank became bad. Is there anyway to drain it?
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unbolt the tank and remove it or siphon it out.
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How long did it sit?

Mine sat three years and ran just fine.
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Pretty sure they've all got drains...they look sort of like the tranny drain. Crawl under and take a look-see at the lowest part of the tank.
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Mine sat three years and ran just fine.
Until the engine cratered a couple of weeks later...but I'm sure the two weren't related. Or were they?
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ive never seen a drain on my tank.

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Until the engine cratered a couple of weeks later...but I'm sure the two weren't related. Or were they?
i was thinkin the same thing
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you can also run 12v to the fuel pump and disconnect the fuel line.... then it pumps itself empty.

videos are out there.... think youtube.
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you can also run 12v to the fuel pump and disconnect the fuel line.... then it pumps itself empty.

videos are out there.... think youtube.
I like this idea! Anyway I would need to replace a fuel filter! Thanks!
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Until the engine cratered a couple of weeks later...but I'm sure the two weren't related. Or were they?
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ive never seen a drain on my tank.



i was thinkin the same thing

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I'm pretty sure the oil pump crapped out. I'll find out Saturday when I pull it apart.
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I like this idea! Anyway I would need to replace a fuel filter! Thanks!
you're welcome! that's why i suggested it. the fuel filter gets clogged and the fuel pump is EASY to get to on these cars.
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ive never seen a drain on my tank.
OK, which of you b*st*rds stole the drain off of my my gas tank? I know it was there last week. Really
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