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<DIV><FONT size=2>You will have to take it off and swill it out (or did someone
already say that? ...), maybe swirling a handful of nuts around to knock off any
lightly sticking bits (and if that's going to accelerate the point at which it
leaks then it needs replacement anyway). While it's off check the top of
the tank carefully, it often rusts through here first. Be wary about
coating, tanks before 1977 have the pickup filter built into the tank and
this is more than likely to clog. But if there is that much rust
inside the metal is obviously thinning, in addition to any external rusting
thinning it even more, so you may be wasting your time and a replacement tank
would be better. It depends on your pockets.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Incidentally a 67 wouldn't originally have had a fuel filter
in the engine compartment (although the pumps do), and I was told many years ago
you can drive a coach and horses through an SU and they won't get
blocked.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>PaulH.</FONT> </DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT><BR></DIV><FONT color=black size=2 face=arial>My MGB
was awakened recently after an unintended 10-year nap. (Thanks Rich!) One of
the unfortunate consequences is crud in the gas tank. After I fill the gas
tank, the fuel filter gets clogged with rust-colored sludge and we're limping
down the road with the engine coughing and backfiring. Is there a
fast/easy/inexpensive way to flush the tank? Any other thoughts or sage advice
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