[Healeys] Old Gasoline

[John Harper]

Rich

Something that worked for me but perhaps not the best solution was to 
drain the old fuel and store it short term. Then I added it to a tank of 
new fuel a little at a time every time I filled up . I kept the 
concentration at less that 10%.

My theory was that if there was any 'wax' in the old fuel it would be 
diluted by the new and not cause any problems.

I did however have a problem with a fuel pump after it had stood for a 
similarly long period. It was full of a congealed 'mess' and had rotted 
the diaphragm.

Regards

>
>I'm currently going through a Healey that has not been on the road for at
>least 8 years, probably longer. My task is to get it ready for the road, doing
>all hydraulics, hoses, fluids, tires, etc.
>The fuel tank is more than half full, really ripe old stuff (whew) and I
>really don't know how to best dispose of it. I really don't want to chance
>using it in any vehicles or even my snow blower (It's running so nice right
>now).
>I want to be reasonably environmentally conscious.
>
>Any suggestions??? (be nice)
>
>Rich Chrysler

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John Harper