Dropped siphon tube into tank

[Jackogr]

Well, I finally got the old gas out of my 71 K5. As I was finishing up, I pulled the tube out of the tank and the small end pulled apart and fell into the tank. I shared some words with the pump (and myself for not being smarter than a $7 pump).

It's beyond reach in the neck, even after disconnecting fill tube directly at tank

Do I fret about this or just forget about it? It's a multi-use pump safe for fuel, so I don't believe it'll disintegrate. My fear is it could block the pump/send or maybe impact my ability to fill. I guess I could fill and find out, but what would YOU do?

I am making some progress

[A1971Blazer]

Roll the dice.......leave it in there.
Then if you have an issue....you can drop the tank.
Either way....you'll have to drop it...now or maybe later..... or maybe not....?
Be sure to put a filter in the line....that will catch any residue.

[Jackogr]

Yup, I figure I'll leave it be and see. I picked up another pump and plan to sink a small piece of that pipe in gas in a glass jar to see if it breaks down at all. It was woth the $8 to me as it may inform next steps.

[codejitsu]

I dropped one in my 41 Olds some 6 years ago and still haven't found it to cause an issue. You should be fine leaving it. But I may just be lucky?

[Jackogr]

Originally Posted by codejitsu

I dropped one in my 41 Olds some 6 years ago and still haven't found it to cause an issue. You should be fine leaving it. But I may just be lucky?

Good to know I'm not the only one! I bet you had a few choice words yourself! This makes me hopeful--thanks for sharing.