THIS is why your fuel lines clog up

Discussion in '1947-1954' started by 52wasp, Jul 3, 2017.

  1. 52wasp

    52wasp Member

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    Hello all,
    Happy (day early) Independence Day!

    So I had some time, and decided to cut up Penny's old gas tank (recycling center will not accept closed tank). This tank has been sitting filler-end up in my shed for 11 years (I've been busy) taking up space. When I buzzed it in half, I see this
    20170703tank1.jpg

    Clearly it sat with fuel in it for a LONG time before I bought it. Here is what clogs your filter, fuel pump and carburetor in something that has been sitting forever...
    20170703tank2.jpg

    Pardon the mouse nest- I have NO idea how a mouse can climb up the inside of a steel tank, but this is the primordial ooze that is the stuff of old-car roadside malaise.
     
  2. Zig

    Zig Member

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    "It ran when I parked it".
    So what's the problem~ Just put gas in it and go.
    Eeee Gad that is a mess!
     

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