[Shotimes] shipping a used gas tank, 14 gal tank on SHO?

[van Oss]

I just spoke with a rep at the UPS Hazardous Materials Support Center.  She 
said the tank would have to be drained and "purged" and I should write on 
the outside of the carton that the tank is empty.  I figured I'd have to hit 
the tank inside and out with degreaser and let it dry for a day or two. 
That should take care of "purging."    So it sounds like it'll work.

The gent who's interested in this 18-gal tank has confirmed he's got a 
14-gal tank in his SHO.  I'd never heard of such a thing.  Anyone know 
history on this?  Just curious to learn.

VO


----- Original Message ----- 
>I may soon need to ship the 18-gal fuel tank from my 91.  Does anyone have
>any experience shipping a used fuel tank?  I assume the UPS boys will 
>object
>if it comes in smelling of gas fumes.  The tank will be bone dry, of 
>course,
>but will there still be a noticeable smell?  If so, anything I can do about
>it?