Easiest way to empty my fuel tank?
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Easiest way to empty my fuel tank?
I need to replace my weeping fuel tank which about 3/4 full. Is there a way to use the car's electric fuel pump to empty the tank without harming the pump? What other options are there without making a major mess? Thanks
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Re: Easiest way to empty my fuel tank?
Put the top down and go for a long ride?
But yes, I have used the fuel pump - takes awhile.
But yes, I have used the fuel pump - takes awhile.
Dushore, in Northeast PA
1970 124 Spider (red) and a 1979 2000 Spider (Ferrari yellow)
Also: a pair of 1952 MGTDs
1972 Fiat 850 Spider
1965 Chevelle SS Convertible
1975 Corvette
1986 Lada Niva
1970 124 Spider (red) and a 1979 2000 Spider (Ferrari yellow)
Also: a pair of 1952 MGTDs
1972 Fiat 850 Spider
1965 Chevelle SS Convertible
1975 Corvette
1986 Lada Niva
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Re: Easiest way to empty my fuel tank?
Do what Brown said, then pull the hose off the intake side of the fuel pump and drain the residual fuel into a basin under the car.
Bruce Shearer
'80 Spider Fi
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'80 Spider Fi
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'06 GMC 1 Ton PU
'72 Spider a long, long time ago
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Re: Easiest way to empty my fuel tank?
I could be wrong but I think the fuel will siphon out of the tank all by itself if you remove the hose at the fuel pump. When I replaced my fuel pump I had to pinch off the line to stop the fuel flow. The pick up sits close to the bottom of the tank so about 1 inch of fuel remains in the tank.
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Re: Easiest way to empty my fuel tank?
My first thought was a large sharp screwdriver and a big hammer.
76 Fiat 124 Spider
One owner since July 20, 1976
Amadio Motor, Jeannette, PA
One owner since July 20, 1976
Amadio Motor, Jeannette, PA
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