[Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank

[Rick Fisk]

Fill the tank completely with water and it's not dangerous at all.  The key is "completely".  Water doesn't burn.  :-)

> On Jun 6, 2021, at 6:59 PM, brian via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> That sounds extremely dangerous. 
> Brian
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>> On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 3:42 PM Bruce Hamper via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> Thanks!  I'll keep you posted on progress.  I'm tempted to try heating the tank in the BBQ.  If I remember correctly, that is what Frank C. would do.
>> Bruce
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>>> On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 5:48 AM David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> I would add that you want that filter to be before the fuel pump.
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>>>> On Sun, Jun 6, 2021, 02:50 GUY DAY via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>>> Bruce,
>>>> The only way I have heard of is to pull the filter off by whatever means possible and then use an in-line filter in the engine bay where it is easier to reach.
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>>>> I have also thought that a good reversed flow of kerosene or a fairly high pressure air line may do the trick but I've never tried that.
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>>>> Best of luck,
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>>>> Guy R Day
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>>>> From: "Bruce Hamper via Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>>>> To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>>>> Sent: Sunday, 6 Jun, 21 At 00:36
>>>> Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
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>>>> Has anyone had success cleaning the take-up tube on original Bugeye fuel tanks?  Mine is completely plugged.  I've looked at the 'sock' covering the pickup tube, visible through the sender unit hole.  It appears to have a latex coating on it.  Needless to say, the pump cannot draw gas up through the tube.  Any hope of repairing it?  I can't figure out how to reach the filter.
>>>> Bugeye in St. Louis
>>>> Bruce
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