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Re: Gsa tank draining - non violent solution

To: Dave Terrick <dterrick@home.com>
Subject: Re: Gsa tank draining - non violent solution
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 09:00:10 -0700
I did in an off-line reply!  :)

Joe

Dave Terrick wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I'm surprised nobody has suggested simply removing the fuel line from the
> threaded fitting in the bottom of the tank.  It is readily accessible on my
> car with custom exhaust,  but is also likely accessible in stock form.  If
> it is designed to "empty" the tank, it should be at the low point already.
> 
> In the absence of accessibility, you could also jack up the rear of the car,
> disconnect the fuel line at the fuel pump, and let gravity do the work.
> 
> You could drive the car for a while (the most obvious solution for a sports
> car owner).
> 
> BTW, these fixes also work on TR6..... I had put a chevy style fuel filter
> below the tank on my '6.... simply remove the pipe and....
> 
> Dave T
> we don' need no steenken fuel pumps!

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