> Pete-
>
> I'll practically guarantee you the stuff in that
> tank
> is no longer gasoline! If junk from the tank and
> lines keeps getting into your carbs, you'll never
> run
> right at best, and completely muck up the wrks at
> worst!
>
> Drain the tank completely, from the bottom where the
> fuel line goes in. Remove the fuel line from the
> carb
> and blow it out too.
>
> After sitting so long, the gas tank probably has
> plenty of rust scale inside it. I recommend pulling
> the gas tank and having it boiled out. If you don't
> want to pay for that, here's a cheap solution that
> works: Go to Wal-Mart and buy a container of Steel
> BBs from sporting goods, at least a container of
> 1000.
> Pull the gas tank, and pour the BBs into it,
> followed
> by a quart of gas and a quarter cup of penetrating
> oil. Cover the fill hole and fuel line holes, then
> shake the tank like there's no tomorrow.
>
> The idea is that the BBs rattle around the tank,
> removing all the loose rust, the gasoline dissolves
> the old varnish and the penetrating oil either
> conditions the inner surface of the tank or just
> makes
> you feel better, I can't recall...
>
> Shake vigorously until you're sure you've got
> everything loosened up. Drain the tank. Rinse out
> with more gasoline. If it were me, I'd repeat the
> process again, just to be sure. I'd also replace
> the
> whole fuel line. Not that big of a deal and well
> worth it for the peace of mind. Remember to replace
> your fuel filter also. Check it regularly for signs
> of clogging.
>
> Good luck with your attempted resurrection!
>
> Fred Marks
> 69 GT6+ V6 Convertible Project Car
> 10.21% complete
> --- Rave Racer <Ravewar@home.com> wrote:
> > As for the fuel, does anyone know how to
> > check to see if the fuel that
> > was in the tank is gummy? Will it work If I put
> > fuel in it and try to burn it
> > off?
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