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| GaroldShaffer |
 Dec 13 2003, 09:22 PM
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You bought another 914?  Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,622 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None 
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Hi all,
Getting ready to move the 71 parts car in the garage after the holidays. Seems the gas tank is approx 1/3 full of vintage 1986 89 octane. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) I want to drain & remove the tank BEFORE it goes in the garage. What is the best way to drain the tank. Also what do you do with the old gas. I live in the city limits so no dumping or buring it off. Thanks, Garold Attached image(s) 
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| ChrisReale |
Dec 13 2003, 09:24 PM
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Sleazy Group: Members Posts: 2,665 Joined: 20-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 176 |
If you take the belly pan off, you cabn access the fuel lines right below the tank. Cut them or drain it there.
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| seanery |
Dec 13 2003, 09:27 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
drill bit, kitchen towel and a bic lighter!
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| Joe Bob |
Dec 13 2003, 09:28 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
Ummmm, pull it out to the curb and drop a match???? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
Arrrrrrarrararararr, OK........siphon or suck as much out with a marine bilge type pump.....unbolt it and don't smoke. |
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| GWN7 |
Dec 13 2003, 10:00 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
First, park it in your MIL's garage....oh wait, that was another thread. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
You can cut the fuel lines under the car (thru access panel) and drain it into oil pans. I say pans because 1/3 tank is about 4 gals so make sure you have enough pans to hold a lot of gas. Then drain the pans into a 5 gal gas can. If your fast you can drain one while the other pan fills. Take the old gas to a recycling center or hazardous material dump. If you don't have one near you, pour it into a neibours gas tank you don't like. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) |
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| SirAndy |
Dec 13 2003, 11:29 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,640 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
take a good battery, jump the fuel-pump and pump it out.
then, drive up into the snow, get a big barrel and light it up while you're snowboarding at night (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Andy |
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| FRUNKenstein |
Jul 3 2022, 12:45 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 109 Joined: 25-May 20 From: Overland Park, KS Member No.: 24,308 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Sorry to resurrect an 18 year old thread, but want to add something. I am draining my tank (it has new gas, btw). There are 3 hoses connected to the fuel pump. I first tried to drain from the one that appeared to be directly connected to the tank, but the gas drained very slowly. The hose that is connected to the pump next to the pump wires had good flow, however. So, if you don’t want to cut the fuel lines, drain the tank using the one next to the wires.
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| mgphoto |
Jul 3 2022, 12:50 PM
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"If there is a mistake it will find me" Group: Members Posts: 1,339 Joined: 1-April 09 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 10,225 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(FRUNKenstein @ Jul 3 2022, 11:45 AM)  Sorry to resurrect an 18 year old thread, but want to add something. I am draining my tank (it has new gas, btw). There are 3 hoses connected to the fuel pump. I first tried to drain from the one that appeared to be directly connected to the tank, but the gas drained very slowly. The hose that is connected to the pump next to the pump wires had good flow, however. So, if you don’t want to cut the fuel lines, drain the tank using the one next to the wires. Make sure the gas cap is open. |
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| rhodyguy |
Jul 3 2022, 12:52 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,080 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
A facet fuel pump, a battery, a couple of pieces of wire, 2 long pieces of fuel line and a large fuel can to catch the gas. Stick the sucker line down the fill neck to the bottom. A fuel filter on the can line doesn't hurt. There will be a small amount of fuel left behind. Cut the supply/return lines from the tank spigots and drain to a catch basin. This way, there's little or no chance of taking a gas shower. I hate gas showers. Then pull the tank and deal with issues if needed. You can see the bottom of the tank with a flashlight when it's emptied.
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| Root_Werks |
Jul 3 2022, 02:13 PM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,320 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Had to do this recently as my supply line began to fold over time = very hard working fuel pump.
I did the hose, suck with mouth into cans as much as I could. Then removed kinked supply line from underneath and let the rest dribble out. Pretty easy, just stinky. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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| Shivers |
Jul 3 2022, 03:49 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 2,375 Joined: 19-October 20 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 24,781 Region Association: Southern California |
I use old fuel for solvent. But I have had friends that ran it through their lawnmowers.
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| 930cabman |
Jul 3 2022, 05:59 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,063 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States
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Get a hand squeeze pump from FLAPS. Quick simple safe easy cheap. Just used this method on a parts car a few months ago, worked perfect
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| bdstone914 |
Jul 3 2022, 09:38 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,522 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
Harbor Freight has a nattery operated pump for under $10 that works well. Pull the filler neck and insert it in the tank with a transfer can in the teunk in front of it. Safer and less messy. They are also handy for home use like draining a plugged sink.
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| 914e |
Jul 3 2022, 10:54 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 496 Joined: 21-February 20 From: Arizona Member No.: 23,951 Region Association: Southwest Region
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QUOTE(bdstone914 @ Jul 3 2022, 08:38 PM) Harbor Freight has a nattery operated pump for under $10 that works well. Pull the filler neck and insert it in the tank with a transfer can in the teunk in front of it. Safer and less messy. They are also handy for home use like draining a plugged sink. I second, the Harbor Freight pump. We just had to drain the tank of my son's 280z. With nasty 22 year old gas. I had to buy empty gas cans anyway. We still need to get rid of gas. |
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| Pezz |
Jul 4 2022, 05:34 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 63 Joined: 4-November 19 From: Paisley Oregon Member No.: 23,621 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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The Forest Service uses old gas and diesel in their drip torches for back burns. My FS buddies here like old gas to make the mix with kerosene burn a little hotter.
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| Jamie |
Jul 4 2022, 09:14 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,031 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Georgetown,KY Member No.: 2,939 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(itsa914 @ Dec 13 2003, 07:22 PM) Hi all, Getting ready to move the 71 parts car in the garage after the holidays. Seems the gas tank is approx 1/3 full of vintage 1986 89 octane. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) I want to drain & remove the tank BEFORE it goes in the garage. What is the best way to drain the tank. Also what do you do with the old gas. I live in the city limits so no dumping or buring it off. Thanks, Garold Collecting and RESPONSIBLY disposing of old tank gas is the worst part of the process! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) |
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