Found out why my gas gauge isn’t working

[Skeet]

 

[Skeet]

Arm is completely frozen. Lots of rust in the bottom of the tank.

 

[60 toy ota]

yikes. big props to your fuel filters

 

[Skeet]

It was stuck on empty. I'm assuming it sat that way for way too long and that's what caused the corrosion.

 

[Michael Hanson]

Hi, I've pulled a lot,that's the worst I've seen . I'd pull and clean the tank and flush fuel lines.Im surprised your fuel filter wasn't plugged up. Mike

 

[Devils Paw 80]

Good luck with the fuel tank.

 

[Seth_O]

That hurts to look at. I'm surprised you don't have pinholes in your tank. Pull it and give the whole tank a once-over for sure.

 

[Skeet]

I'm not too optimistic about the tank but on the bright side, I may have found the source of my hesitation issue. Always a bright side...

 

[Randy88FJ62]

Amazing that thing still ran. Fuel filter change in order!

 

[Skeet]

Any tips for draining the tank without making a huge mess?

 

[mattressking]

Makes me wanna order a new assembly for my own while I'm thinking about it.

 

[Spike Strip]

I would post in you local chapter to see if someone has a replacement tank for you from a part-out. Have that one cleaned and coated.

And me too: that's the worst rusty sender I've ever seen. Must've been lots of condensation in that tank.

Just drain into a metal tub or bucket, if not too much gas left. It's gonna be all-over no matter what you do.

 

[Skeet]

I don't need to drive it so that takes the pressure off the work and makes it more enjoyable. I think I'll try to drain it tonight after work with a few beers to make it even more tolerable.

 

[Spike Strip]

A few beers, but no cigarettes!

 

[vipergrhd]

Time to upgrade to a long range tank if available.

 

[Randy88FJ62]

Man a Fre still makes the long range tanks. Expensive and not a perfect bolt in. the price tag og the man it aint free tank always keeps me away.

Man-A-Fre FJ60 Long Range Replacement Fuel Tank 38 Gallon

 

[Skeet]

Wasn't difficult to drain but I'm going to stink like gas for days. Even my dog is moving away from me.

 

[3_puppies]

Any tips for draining the tank without making a huge mess?

Wasn't difficult to drain but I'm going to stink like gas for days. Even my dog is moving away from me.

I use a 5 gallon bucket under the drain plug. Jack the rig up high enough to clear and get my hand in between the tank and bucket. no mess and fairly easy. if needed use 2 buckets and move 1 over when 3/4 full.

 

[Skeet]

I used my dog’s food container. It was big and metal but not water tight. He’s pissed and I stink. Just another Friday night.

 

[Skeet]