[Spridgets] Repairing Fuel Tank Update

[GUY DAY]

Well done Bruce.

Stay well

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: Wednesday, 9 Jun, 21 At 03:09
Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing Fuel Tank Update

Thanks for all the responses to the fuel tank posting!  It's nice to see 
all the familiar names and get a collective set of ideas.  I didn't go 
the BBQ route. Instead, I bought nifty pliers with two pivot points to 
extend the reach.  These are a great addition to my tools - Crescent 2x 
pliers.  With these 12 inch pliers, I was able to grab and remove the 
filter in the tank.  A cleaning with solvent was all I needed to get the 
tank looking nice on the inside.
I also replaced the sending unit with a brass float.  The plastic float 
was full of gas.  No wonder the tank always reads empty.
Now I have a clean tank, two in-line filters (one before the pump and 
one before the carbs) and a reliable Facet pump.  Just went out for the 
first drive of 2021.
As a backstory, I drove my '69 blue Sprite to Sprite 50 (2008 Lake of 
the Ozarks, MO) and Spridget 50 (2011-Elkhart Lake).  Those events 
inspired me to find a Bugeye Sprite.  Glad to say it is finally running!
Bruce
'59 Bugeye in St. Louis
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