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Old 08-04-2021, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by DAVES View Post
The devil is in the details. Old stale gasoline? Drain the tank and only four gallons in it?
Had to drain the tank to start car? Sounds like water in the gas and rust in the tank.
Actually lots of RUST, old car had components not rated for the new ethanol fuel, after 2-3 years lots of rusted ;parts holding the level sensor, the fuel pump and the strainer. Surprisingly the actual fuel tank is in perfect condition. The opening was large enough that I could actually get my arm inside to actually wipe down the entire tank (good news) now I spell like a gas station (bad news). All new parts due in 1 - 2 days, should be good to go with fresh gas.
PS 86' vette is the car for sale
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