Gas tank removed?

glxstang · 02-03-2001, 08:57 PM

I am about to restore my GlX 5.0 stang.It has been garaged for about two years with about 5 gallons of gas in the tank. It hasn't been started in all that time too. Do I need to replace the tank and fuel lines or should I try to pump out the remaining gas some way.

Anyone ever do this?

MDM · 02-04-2001, 10:51 AM

Ga that has been stored that long will likely have gone bad. I would remove all traces of it from yourtank to injectors, but I would think the components of the system, with the possible exception of the filter sock on the intank pump, should be fine once cleaned.

John · 02-04-2001, 10:57 AM

just siphon the old gas out and put new in w/ good fuel system cleaner, try turning key to get fuel pump going and flush the lines for a few minutes, you might have to disconnect fuel line at the fuel rail or carb. which ever and run into a bucket. dont forget to replace any fuel filters too. hope this helps John

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02-03-2001, 08:57 PM	#1
glxstang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Delray Beach, Florida Posts: 97	Gas tank removed? I am about to restore my GlX 5.0 stang.It has been garaged for about two years with about 5 gallons of gas in the tank. It hasn't been started in all that time too. Do I need to replace the tank and fuel lines or should I try to pump out the remaining gas some way. Anyone ever do this?

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02-04-2001, 10:51 AM	#2
MDM Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Flemington, NJ USA Posts: 166	Ga that has been stored that long will likely have gone bad. I would remove all traces of it from yourtank to injectors, but I would think the components of the system, with the possible exception of the filter sock on the intank pump, should be fine once cleaned.

02-04-2001, 10:57 AM	#3
John Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Ft.Myers, FL. Posts: 150	just siphon the old gas out and put new in w/ good fuel system cleaner, try turning key to get fuel pump going and flush the lines for a few minutes, you might have to disconnect fuel line at the fuel rail or carb. which ever and run into a bucket. dont forget to replace any fuel filters too. hope this helps John ------------------ 89 Notch: ASP Pullies, K&N Air,Transgo shiftkit,Trany cooler,FMS 3 core Radiator, FMS 4:10's