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To my surprise I found "liquid" in the gas tank. Smells like weak gas, yellowish in color. I was told by previous owner that tank was fairly new and empty. NOT SO. My question is removing whatever the liquid is.......what is the best way to remove it w/o removing the tank. I have a 12V syphon pump. Once removed I can put vinegar and baking soda in it then insert air compressor hose into the tank.....release lots of air bubbles to agitate the liquid, then syphon it again. Thoughts and ideas.
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Remember even old gas will burn or exploded, including the fumes. So I’d be a little careful about using a pump if it’s not explosion proof. Or hand driven and all brass or plastic.
On a bird, there’s a plate,under the mat in the trunk that gives access to the fuel level sender. Pulling that gives decent access to the tank. I don’t remember if that lets you get to the “sock” on the pick up, but someone will know. And it will let you have a look at the residue. If there’s no rust, and just a little varnish, I’d put a couple gallons in and see what dissolved. Might get lucky and just have to watch and change the filter.
Remember, the smoking lamp is out. Even an empty tank with just a slight smell of fuel can go off.
miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ
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