Michael:
(1) Siphon as much as possible before removing the drain to remove the rest
of the gas. Be sure the receptical for the gas is grounded.
A local Jaguar XKE was burned (fixable, not destroyed)by a fire that started
by static electricity when the mechanic was draining the gas tank into a
plastic catch pan that was resting on cardboard.
I also watched footage on TV of a fire resulting from static electricity
where a man was pumping gas into gerry cans in the back of a pickup.
(2) About the only other option would be to install a Helicoil to replace
the threads.
Ed
1976 TR6
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From: "Michael Corbitt" <Michael_Corbitt@ous.edu>
To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2004 10:42 PM
Subject: Trailing arm studs and gas tank drain seal
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