Re: What about this sticky goop in my gas tank?

[Bill <Y1TopBanana73@xxxxxxxxx>]

Now imagine a whole tank of that which has become a solid! I know a
guy that found a 63 Valiant 100 last year which was sitting in a
garage since 1969! The gas had turned into gel. NASTY!!!

Bill M
65 Coronet 500 'vert


On Jan 14, 2008 3:19 PM, Lee Sumpter <leesumpter@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Got the motor back in my 64 Fury, and it wont pick up gas from the
> tank. Tried a new fuel pump, still no gas. Pulled the sending unit out
> of the tank, and it looks like its covered with molasses! Now this was
> a good running, driving car when I parked it, not some barn relic.
> Anyway, time flies, and I realize it's been sitting in the garage for
> 6-7 years. I'm going to have to replace the pickup tube sock and the
> rubber gasket where the sender goes into the tank. Whats the best
> source for these items?
> Also, whats the best way to clean out the tank? Anyone tried the POR
> 15 marine clean that's advertised on the POR 15 website? Or would it
> be best to try to find a radiator shop that will still boil out a gas
> tank?
> How about opinions on the POR 15 tank sealer?
>
> Thanks,
> --
> Lee Sumpter
>