- 1. Cleaning the gas tank (score: 1)
- Author: Hans Duinhoven <H.Duinhoven@simac.nl>
- Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1998 08:19:14 +0200
- Before starting the engine after restoring my MGBGT 1971 thoroughly, I'd better clean the tank of any dirt, gumming stuff etc. Any hints how to do this: 1 the best 2 the easiest Regards, Hans Duinho
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00129.html (6,865 bytes)
- 2. Re: Cleaning the gas tank (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>
- Date: Fri, 04 Sep 1998 17:49:01 -0500
- -- If the car has been sitting for any prolonged period, there is junk in it. Even if the car hasn't been sitting unattended long, it is still 27 years old and there is probably junk (to include rust
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00212.html (8,015 bytes)
- 3. RE: Cleaning the gas tank (score: 1)
- Author: Hans Duinhoven <H.Duinhoven@simac.nl>
- Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1998 09:11:37 +0200
- Hi Larry, Thank you for the advise. I'll check the price of a new tank first before starting a prolonged time of difficulties with dirt in the gas... If it's available for a reasonable price, I might
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00452.html (9,123 bytes)
- 4. Re: Cleaning the gas tank (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.bc.ca>
- Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1998 12:40:31 -0700
- If the tank is rusted out, don't bother with it, get a new stainless steel unit. Make sure to get one with anti-sloshing baffles. Otherwise, I believe I saw a 3-step Moss system for prepping tanks. I
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00488.html (7,494 bytes)
- 5. Re: Cleaning the gas tank (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Allen" <boballen@sky.net>
- Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1998 15:17:28 -0500
- FYI -- I replaced the tank in the C/GT with a VB part a few years ago. It wasn't stainless and didn't have any baffles. It was reasonable priced, though, and has worked well. Bob Allen, Kansas City,
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00489.html (7,334 bytes)
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