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Old 11-24-2014, 04:43 PM
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Default Draining and Flushing Fuel Safely

OK, my car has been sitting for over a year with about 1/4 tank (42 gal tank) of old fuel. Getting time to bring things back to life and thinking I want to drain the tank, flush things out and bring some new fuel home to get things started right.

Prior to parking it, I had just changed out all critical fuel lines to good stuff.

I don't have a fuel cell. It's an aluminum 42 gal tank with no drain plug.

My first impression is that I will have to cut loose the fuel line up near the carb and just run the electric fuel pump(s) until it pumps dry. I have done this before, but it scared the hell out of me since I was in an enclosed area.

Past experiences doing things like this would keep me up at night, so I thought I would ask for any tips out there.

Thanks in advance!
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