This is the continuing saga of hard starting TBird. It was suggested that the issue could be the sock in the gas tank. So, I proceeded to check it out. How do I get to it? I have taken the tank out and have no idea how to get to it or what to do to it.  The gas in the tank was very dark color. Crap in the tank as well. Lots of rust particles it seems. Also at fuel line attachment the line was twisted as if line wouldnt move and someone tried to loosen it and it wouldnt budge and twisted. Kinking the line,which restricts the flow which could collect rust and other stuff in it and clog the line since it was restricted already.  My thoughts anyway. That being said and not knowing how to get to the inside of the tank I am not one to wait around when I start doing something like this. I want a solution and a happy life. I ordered a gas tank and fuel lines. I didnt pay any attention to the order untiul I got this tank out. Its without a filler neck. What do I do about that? I have never taken a tank out before and had no idea what I was getting into until I got there.  Thats ok. Its a learning experience.But ,I have a new tank that will be here Monday and no filler neck. The Bird parts places dont have a neck for a 55. Neither does the place I bought mine from.  What to do? Thanks

55Birdman  Hickory NC

Hey Earl;   Email me your phone #. this site is freezing up??????    Tank is wrong I have a new one from Larry's  T-Bird and has a filler neck.  Did you try Casco, think they are closer to you.   If you can get a long stick in the tank thru the guage hole, you maybe able to get it off. USE WOOD not metal.  Don't want any sparks.   Hope this goes thru, but  give me your number anyway and I will call you.   God Bless   Eddie

Eddie

Lake Forest, Ca. 92630

I found a new tank for my 56 Vicky for about $180. Solved a LOT of issues. Well worth it if your tank is bad or plugged up. Often a blast of air from the fuel line back will blow off the sock at the pickup. I've never tried to remove one from the tank but it can't be easy. Before you do all that though make sure the tank is the problem. You should be able to hear bubbles when you blow through the fuel line if the line is clear. You can also blow into the tank by jamming the filler hole with a rag. This should make fuel flow pretty freely out of the fuel line at the front of the car. Did you ever find if you have a vent line and blow it out? They really are a great home for spiders! On my vicky it exits behind the license plate near the filler. Just a small line with a grommet. Should come from the drivers side of the tank up fairly high. Hope this helps. Chuck in NH

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MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

Hey Guy;   Checked my tank and it is does not have a vent, only a vented cag.  Also checked Casco and they show a different for 55 and different number for 56 and still a different numberfor 57, however believe the 57 has a vent hose.  My car is a 55.  Hope I'm not becoming a pain??     Eddie

Eddie

Lake Forest, Ca. 92630

Well, I have already bought the tank so I have a problem. tried to cancel it but order has been processed. I have a filler neck issue. Tank was bought from Inline Tubes .com. When I drained tank fuel was flowing from fuel outlet to pump freely. So, maybe a fuel line. Will take tank to radiator shop to be cleaned. May keep new one and sell later if old one can be salvaged.

55Birdman  Hickory NC

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UPDATE: took old tank to be cleaned and resealed. Got hold of inline tubes and cancelled order for tank after a few minutes of begging.

55Birdman  Hickory NC

Unless your a purest just put in the new one and hang on to the old one as is! My posting was actually a bit off since I know very little about T-Birds but it did work for my Vicky Chuck in NH

Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

I am not a purist by any stretch of the imagination. I bought a tank without a filler neck and no way to get one. Second choice was to clean up the original one. Thats what I did . Now I have one with a filler neck. Which is what I needed. You are not a pain. I am!

55Birdman  Hickory NC

Tank is back home and will be installed tomorrow. Didnt need resealing just a goood wash job so they say. The saga continues....

55Birdman  Hickory NC

I don't know that I buy that it doesn't need resealing. Do you know where the rust came from?


Lawrenceville, GA