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I removed my gas tank today (pics) have a few questions..
I removed my gas tank check it out. My buddy says that the caked on dirt isnt dirt but a kind of protectant gm sprays on the gas tanks. I think my buddy is a idiot and think its just caked on dirt. When I scrape the caked on dirt with a screwdriver it comes off easily. My truck is a 74 swb.
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Re: I removed my gas tank today (pics) have a few questions..
Heres the inside of the tank has some minor rust in the bottom. I sanded it with some fine sandpaper and it came off pretty well (after pic was taken). I still dont know if I should clean this one up or buy a new one. The bottom just has this light rust the rest of it is in very good shape.
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Re: I removed my gas tank today (pics) have a few questions..
Is this how the cover should be or is it cut? I have no clue.
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Re: I removed my gas tank today (pics) have a few questions..
My fuel gauge is stuck at 1/4 and doesnt move. Im going to but a new floater. Heres the old one. Notice the frayed wire, may that be the cause? Im also going to get new fuel lines the old ones like like crap.
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Re: I removed my gas tank today (pics) have a few questions..
Yep. That's how they look.
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Re: I removed my gas tank today (pics) have a few questions..
Poor or no ground is typical with fuel gauges, looks like you found your problem.
It's up to you if you want a new tank. Etch this one, apply a coating and re-use it if that's the worst of it. Yes your friend is an idiot. Pressure wash, etch and paint the outside. I recommend engine enamel, it will always stay clean and won't rust, ever. Same for the shield. |
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Re: I removed my gas tank today (pics) have a few questions..
x2. That's like someone telling me the caked on oil and dirt on JUST the front of my rear axle is the same coating.
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Re: I removed my gas tank today (pics) have a few questions..
you can use a gas tank sealer kit to coat tha inside of tha tank..
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Re: I removed my gas tank today (pics) have a few questions..
That tank is CLEAN on the inside. I've run much worse. "I think my buddy is a idiot" HAHAHAHA.
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Re: I removed my gas tank today (pics) have a few questions..
Looks good to me inside and out. Any pointers for helping the process of loosening the bolts and straps?
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Re: I removed my gas tank today (pics) have a few questions..
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