Posted by rickyracer (IP: 208.51.233.208) on March 29, 2000 at 16:59:27:
In Reply to: Rusty gas posted by Jeep43 on March 29, 2000 at 15:15:45:
:since you didn't say what neck of the woods you live in, Amazon Rain Forest, etc. it could be several things, kids next door having fun with you, rubber seal at filler neck leaking, bad gas, condensation, etc.
Bets thing to do, take the tank out and take it to a shop and have them clean and test it for leaks/rust. Check your rubber o-rings and seals. Replace the, in tank filter and inspect sending unit.
You can do most of these things yourself, just be careful and take it slow if you've never worked on gas tanks. Leave the smokes alone to while working on it.
In order to get my Mav to run (stock '73, 250 auto) I need to disconnect the fuel line at the
: filter, point it away from the engine, start the car and watch the rusty gas pump out of the
: lines until it turns clear (15 sec). Then I hook the line back up and attempt to start it up. It starts,
: runs for a couple seconds then dies. After repeating this for about 10 min it finaly stays
: running. If the car sits for a couple of days I need to do it again.
: I am assuming that water is entering thru the poorly sealing gas cap when it rains and sits
: in the tank, rusting it. Since the water is denser than gas it settles to the bottom of the tank
: and in the fuel lines so I need to pump it out before the flamable stuff gets to the carb but
: I never get it all.
: If I just remove the tank or completely drain it do I need to seal it or can I just fill it with
: fresh gas and that will prevent further rusting (I don't notice any rust sediment just color)?
: Does this sound like a probably diagnosis. I have tried everything else already.