Old Car Gas Tanks
What can I do about evaporated old gasoline (1990) in my classic car tank and gas line, fuel pump, etc?
[2010-05-29 15:47:17]

Q: Old car was stored from 1978 until 1990, when I went out and led him - moved to the new house. Then he sat down in the garage so far. Straight road with fresh gas in the carburetor, but does not run on gas in the tank.

A: The gas has varnished and gelled, it is best to remove the tank and replace it, replace the fuel lines too.

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Will putting old gas in my gas tank mess up my car?
[2010-10-25 14:09:54]

So I bought gas for my lawn mower at the beginning of the summer(maybe like 4 or 5 months old) it isn't mixed with anything its just been sitting in the gas tank. I am now in dyer need of gas in my car.....can I use this gas in my car or will it screw

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Swapping out a gas tank in an old car, any advice?
[2008-04-05 20:37:49]

The fuel tank in my '79 Lincoln Town Car is leaking; I can see the pinhole. It rusted through from the inside, no doubt because a previous owner parked it for long periods.

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How do you drain the old gas out of your car's gas tank?
[2006-07-01 21:44:43]

Should I use a simple plastic tube pushed down the gas filler cap? and then get to suckin'


Some fuel tanks actually have a plug in the bottom. If not, take the tank out from under your car and pump or pour the fuel out. I don't think I have to tell you what the hazards are of potentially drinking gasoline. Though that has been the "approved"

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