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Fuel tank refresh
I have to remove an unknown amount of fuel from my tank before I continue working on the fuel system. What's the best/safest way to do this? Drain plug on the bottom? Energize the pump? Siphon? Probably a good idea to have someone on standby with a fire extinguisher.
Also, should I flush the tank with anything to clean it out? This car has been sitting for 8-9 years. Thanks!
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06-20-2006, 10:18 AM
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 i jab this into the sender hole, or if you attach a piece of hose to the pickup end, you can poke it into the gas filler hole. takes a few minutes, but it is painless. i disconnect the negative battery cable, 95% of the time i work on my cars, so the fuel pump is out.
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06-20-2006, 10:22 AM
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I just used the pump in the car - that's what it's for...
I didn't have a lot to do tho -- also don't let the pump run dry -- stop it right away when it throws air. The bung will drain remnant gas as well. I'd take the battery out and far away if I did that. My view on the bung is that if it is hard to remove it may better be left alone.
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06-20-2006, 12:28 PM
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There is no battery at the moment anyway. I have those pumps at work - maybe I can borrow one. I'll leave the bung alone if it is seized up.
THanks!
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06-21-2006, 06:17 AM
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You can always pull the rubber hose to the fuel pump, and let it drain by gravity, proving you don't have much left in there and have a big enough catch can.
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06-21-2006, 06:34 AM
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search for a post by Jim Sims on making a - er - bung remover
he used some big nuts on a stud (yeh, I know...) If it seems stuck, then I go with the pump.
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06-21-2006, 12:54 PM
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That post is worthy of being in someones signature.
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