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Have found someone to clean the injectors, sounds like right thing to do.
10 micron filters ordered and fuel pressure tester on its way.
Finding a shop to clean tank has been tough. Two folks I’ve called have retired. One said don’t have it boiled, steam clean it. After five calls I found Hispanic gentleman who said he could boil it.
My question, is this adequate or should I keep looking?
10 micron filters ordered and fuel pressure tester on its way.
Finding a shop to clean tank has been tough. Two folks I’ve called have retired. One said don’t have it boiled, steam clean it. After five calls I found Hispanic gentleman who said he could boil it.
My question, is this adequate or should I keep looking?
RUSH55
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You just need to be sure the outlet coming out of the tank (the supply line, not the return) is clear. Emphasize that to whoever cleans it.
It’s actually a long tube that runs down to the bottom of the tank to a small depression near the center. They need to be able to get something through it, like Jim mentioned, a speedometer cable or something similar. If that tube is plugged off, a regular tank cleaning won’t fix it. We’ve seen this happen several times now.
WarDamnEagle
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String trimmer line might be an adequate substitute. Just a suggestion. Obviously if it's clear the line should go through without issue. Might not be strong enough to dislodge a blockage though.
RUSH55
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@Half Wacked aka Split Pea , did you have the pics of the cut open fuel tank, or was that your brother?
I have this pic
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lol, literally just found it!
Gracias!
Gracias!
I would take a look inside first, if it's that bad I don't know that I would bother spending the time and money on an old steel tank. If its bad enough for you to pull it out then good chance it's not far away from rusted through and ready to leak anyway.
Amazon has cellphone endoscope cameras for $20 or so, get one and snake it into the filler neck and take a good look in the tank and go from there, like Rush said confirm the fuel pickup tube is clear and let the filters do their job.
Some more reading on the subject of pickup tubes.
Fuel Tank: Solving a clogged pickup tube
Hey everyone. This seemed good enough tech to split out on its own, thought I'd share. What to do if your fuel tank pickup tube is fully clogged and no amount of pushing/pulling/blowing/sucking will dislodge whatever evil chunk of bastardry has taken residence in the pickup tube? Give up? Pay...
forum.ih8mud.com
Fuel Tank: Solving a clogged pickup tube
Hey everyone. This seemed good enough tech to split out on its own, thought I'd share. What to do if your fuel tank pickup tube is fully clogged and no amount of pushing/pulling/blowing/sucking will dislodge whatever evil chunk of bastardry has taken residence in the pickup tube? Give up? Pay...
forum.ih8mud.com
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PabloCruise
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Except we need the pictures of the bottom…
(Is it time to queue up Fat Bottom Girls?)
I’m so sorry Jon, all I do is derail your thread!
(Is it time to queue up Fat Bottom Girls?)
I’m so sorry Jon, all I do is derail your thread!
PabloCruise
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I was going to say - use some weed whip line!
The bottom is that one red tube, that’s the fuel line out
For reference, before & after my tank was through the Renu guys
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No problem TJ, you can queue up Fat Bottom girls anytime. One of my favorites!!
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Good read!!!I would take a look inside first, if it's that bad I don't know that I would bother spending the time and money on an old steel tank. If its bad enough for you to pull it out then good chance it's not far away from rusted through and ready to leak anyway.
Amazon has cellphone endoscope cameras for $20 of so, get one and snake it into the filler neck and take a good look in the tank and go from there, like Rush said confirm the fuel pickup tube is clear and let the filters do their job.
Some more reading on the subject of pickup tubes.
Fuel Tank: Solving a clogged pickup tube
Hey everyone. This seemed good enough tech to split out on its own, thought I'd share. What to do if your fuel tank pickup tube is fully clogged and no amount of pushing/pulling/blowing/sucking will dislodge whatever evil chunk of bastardry has taken residence in the pickup tube? Give up? Pay...
PabloCruise
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Challenge accepted!
It is hard to go wrong with some FBG, especially on a Wednesday/hump day! Amirite?
PabloCruise
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PabloCruise
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Ah, perfectly excellent.
I did find the picture of the bottom of the tank.
Every time I see this picture, I LOL. (Spell check):
RUSH55
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Just to recap, this line painted red on the section of tank that says ‘TOP’ is the rest of this little piece of tubing that on the bottom section of the tank.
Yes