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    FEP Member samsonhusky's Avatar
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    Default cleaning fuel tank

    few questions, I had to pull my fuel tank off of a 85 gt had some rust in the gas lines it went through the fuel pump didn't pump it long just long enough to see the rust, did this hurt my fuel pump. What would be the best way to clean the tank out and what else should i check in the tank why i have it down the tank looks good i guess just sitting up for so long it got rust in the inside. How should i clean the fuel lines out also.

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    well pumps don't like rust, or air. causes cavitation. some damage was done, but probably not enough to kill it. time will tell. if you have that much rust in your tank it's probably time to replace it.

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    You can take the tank to a radiator shop, they can clean and re-seal it. When I was living in Waco, I took mine to Renschlers after having the sump welded on.

    Renschler Auto600 S Valley Mills Dr
    Waco, TX 76711
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    well there wasn't any rust in the tank but the gas was kinda brown, i guess the rust come from the fuel line, i just used water on the tank it's out in the sun now drying

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    got it all back on and can't get any fuel now, how many gallons of gas do i need in the tank before it will be picked up i put 4 in. Hoping that's whats wrong if not i guess the fuel pump is messed up

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    ya it will pick up 4 gallons, that's a quarter tank!

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