Kelvin,
My BGT is 71-2 and HAS a drain plug. Works fine.
Cheers,
Hans
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dodd, Kelvin [SMTP:doddk@mossmotors.com]
> Sent: Thursday, October 28, 1999 6:46 PM
> To: barivera@uswest.net
> Cc: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: MGB-GT Fuel Woes...
>
> Brad:
>
> I don't think that the 71 tank has a drain plug. In the past I
> usually disconnect the fuel line in the engine compartment. Attach an
> extension hose, then use the cars's electric pump to move the fuel out to
> an
> approved gas can. I normally put a cheap in-line filter in the discharge
> hose to get rid of any rust lumps. Disconnect the white leads to the
> coil,
> so it does not overheat. Used gas is a hazardous material. As previously
> posted, the best thing to do is mix it with good fuel and burn it in a
> car.
> My Landrover was perfect for that function. Now I use my lawn mower, and
> V6
> powered GT.
>
> Kelvin.
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: barivera@uswest.net [mailto:barivera@uswest.net]
> > Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 1999 11:55 PM
> > To: MG Mailing List
> > Subject: MGB-GT Fuel Woes...
> >
> >
> > Fellow MG Enthusiasts,
> >
> > Once again I require your assistance for helping my Mother
> > with her '71 B GT. If you'll recall, when last I wrote, I
> > had asked about the travel of her choke cable. Well, I think
> > that problem is behind us but now there is an almost full
> > tank of eight year old gasoline.
> >
> > Could someone suggest a reasonable way to remove this old
> > fuel? I haven't crawled under it yet, is there a drain plug?
> > Would that be the best way? If it is, are there any tricks
> > or suggestions?
> >
> > Thank you,
> >
> > Brad Rivera
> > barivera@uswest.net
> > Spokane, WA.
> > '85 TLC FJ-60
> > '55 MG TF-1500
> >
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