Easiest way to empty my fuel tank?

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Easiest way to empty my fuel tank?

Postby njspider » Fri Feb 24, 2017 9:34 pm

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?

Postby BwBrown » Fri Feb 24, 2017 9:41 pm

Put the top down and go for a long ride?

But yes, I have used the fuel pump - takes awhile.
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Re: Easiest way to empty my fuel tank?

Postby courtenay » Sat Feb 25, 2017 12:16 am

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.
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Re: Easiest way to empty my fuel tank?

Postby spider2081 » Sat Feb 25, 2017 8:03 am

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?

Postby johndemar » Sat Feb 25, 2017 11:02 am

My first thought was a large sharp screwdriver and a big hammer. :D
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