Old Gas

[1977TRENT]

Any suggestions on what is the best way to remove old gas form the the gas tank. I have a 77 Ranger (plastic tank) has not been cranked in the past 4 or 5 years. I have the week off for Christmas and thought I'd pull the tank and carb first. Removed valve covers and turned motor over by hand every thing seems to be working. If I can get some fresh gas in her I just might hear her run again.[/img]

[blazinchuck]

you can try to get a small fuel hose and a 12volt pump...something small enough to go down the fill neck into the tank. I've done that before. You can always disconnect the coil and turn her over a few time before you're ready to fire it up, instead of removing the covers. Let us know how it goes,Chuck

[bucketobolts]

When I had to drain my tank, I took the line from the tank and ran it to a 5 gal gas can. Then I stuffed a rag in the filler neck with my air hose. I just pressurized it enough to get the fuel to flow. I didn't want to swell the tank like a blowfish.

[trkbilder]

When I had to drain my tank, I took the line from the tank and ran it to a 5 gal gas can. Then I stuffed a rag in the filler neck with my air hose. I just pressurized it enough to get the fuel to flow. I didn't want to swell the tank like a blowfish.

This is the way we drained fuel tanks at my last job. It works but as Aaron said, watch your pressure. Since you've got the plastic tank, it should hold it's shape. If you need some help, call me at 704 739 2812. I'm about 5 miles or so away. I have a small air compressor.