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1. Gas tank question (score: 1): Author: andi payn <payn@null.net>; Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 19:32:58 -0700; I've been driving my '76 around for a few weeks now, and I've had to fill it up a few times, and I've noticed a serious problem at most gas stations that I've tried. I push the nozzle into the tank,; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00903.html (8,631 bytes)
2. Re: Gas tank question (score: 1): Author: Ajhsys@aol.com; Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 11:04:55 EDT; << And yet at other gas stations, I can pump with no problems--I start pumping, push the lock lever in, walk away, come back, and it's stopped at exactly the right time. I've never had this problem i; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00935.html (7,409 bytes)
3. Re: Gas tank question (score: 1): Author: Ron Soave <soavero@yahoo.com>; Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 11:00:53 -0700 (PDT); See the Lotus list - there is actually a section in the FAQ file about this problem. the issue there is a crossover tube between the Esprit's 2 tanks that tends to vary a check valve position at rand; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00948.html (8,263 bytes)
4. Re: Gas tank question (score: 1): Author: andi payn <payn@null.net>; Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 13:37:15 -0700; Allen Hefner: It's not just one gas station, it's about one out of every three that I try. I'll have to experiment to see if the problem is just that the pumps are too high--if so, I can predict whi; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00959.html (8,144 bytes)
5. Gas tank question (score: 1): Author: Metallian6@aol.com; Date: Wed, 7 Apr 1999 17:14:02 EDT; I looked in my gas tank and noticed rust. It's not that bad, it's in patches and still light. Is there anything I can use to get rid of the rust or should I buy a new gas tank? James 1962 A-H Sprite; /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00276.html (7,346 bytes)
6. RE: Gas tank question (score: 1): Author: "Haynes, Mark" <mhaynes@ball.com>; Date: Wed, 7 Apr 1999 16:40:51 -0600; James, the rust in your tank can be removed in many ways, the one which I have experience with is a gas tank sealing kit sold by POR-15 folks. the first solution etches the tank and removes the rust,; /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00279.html (8,810 bytes)
7. Re: Gas tank question (score: 1): Author: Rick/Carolyn <walters@mail.softcom.net>; Date: Wed, 07 Apr 1999 16:09:28 -0700; Hi James, I was refered to my local radiator shop, They have a coating for the inside that will protect it for life. It looks like a hard tar but doesn't breakdown in gas. It has even repaired a mino; /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00283.html (8,586 bytes)
8. Re: Gas tank question (score: 1): Author: Christian Stanton <cstanton@pixley.com>; Date: Wed, 07 Apr 1999 20:11:09 -0400; You will eventually wind up with problems. The rust that is there will create a fine silt in the bottom of the tank which will eventually clog up your fuel filter and fill up the bottom of the float; /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00286.html (9,563 bytes)
9. Re: Gas tank question (score: 1): Author: "Doug Ingram" <dougi@home.com>; Date: Wed, 7 Apr 1999 20:35:15 -0700; I have tried this. My only advice would be to consume the highest octane you can find - the cheap stuff leaves a kind of bitter taste....... Doug Ingram Victoria BC 1958 Frogeye AN5L/636 patches shou; /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00289.html (8,102 bytes)
10. Gas tank question (score: 1): Author: "Biff Jones" <biffjones@erols.com>; Date: Tue, 2 Feb 1999 12:39:27 -0500; While exploring a minor gas leak where the fuel line exits the tank I found out that the fuel line was cracked where it goes into the compression fitting. This is on a bugeye. I can repair what I've; /html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00024.html (7,509 bytes)
11. Re: Gas tank question (score: 1): Author: Mike Maclean <macleans@earthlink.net>; Date: Tue, 02 Feb 1999 10:30:49 -0800; What you are repairing now is correct. You should have an arrow shaped fitting brazed or sweat soldered to the end of your fuel line and a threaded collar to push it into the threaded hole in the ga; /html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00025.html (8,426 bytes)
12. Re: Gas tank question (score: 1): Author: "Biff Jones" <biffjones@erols.com>; Date: Tue, 2 Feb 1999 14:40:23 -0500; Thanks. I wasn't sure how it all went together and the arrow shaped piece is all messed up. I'll have to get a new one as the old one isn't worth trying to save. It looks like it has already been sa; /html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00029.html (9,057 bytes)
13. Re: Gas tank question (score: 1): Author: Mike Maclean <macleans@earthlink.net>; Date: Tue, 02 Feb 1999 12:01:31 -0800; The reason that the arrow shaped fitting is "all messed up" is because I don't think your going to be able to find another one. The last DPO messed it up removing the tank and tried to save it. Moss; /html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00030.html (10,427 bytes)

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