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Alexis · 05-22-2001, 06:22 PM

ok, she got spark, she gots ga but the gas, well i find out today that i put desiel in her, how do i get it out, most likly that the problem. any help would be great

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1970 2wd K5 Blazer her name is Britney (Not Running, in progress)
1967 C-10 SWB her name is Jessica( Running, In progress)
1979 4x4 Jimmy her name is Bertha (Not running yet, In progress)
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gchemist · 05-22-2001, 08:39 PM

You did what??

Okay, lets try to solve the problem. Your truck should not have any (gas) antitheft protection in the tank fill line. Use a 1/2 hose and siphon the gas tank empty. If you never done a siphon use a pump instead. Use a mechanical pump. No electric stuff!!! I'm not sure you'll be able to it all out. Since the tank is in the rear you should consider removing the tank to empty it. Fill the tank partially. Remove the fuel line from the carb. Run the carb fuel line out with another line to a container. BE CAREFUL!! Crank the engine and let the fuel pump fill up with new fuel. Reconnect the fuel line to carb and try to start the Blazer. It probably wont start. It's okay. Change the spark plugs. You just want to fill the carb with good fuel. Now crank the truck and start her up. She will run ruff until all the diesel is gone. This is only a suggestion. Someone else may have a better solution. This suggestion is all I could think of at the moment.

Good Luck!!

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Gerardo
1983 Custom Truck
TX Plates: "BAD BOW"
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69Custom · 05-23-2001, 04:53 PM

gchemist is right aboout syphoning the gas tank and the gas lines. I know someone that had the same prob and the also had to replace the spark plugs and he also had to replace the carb, not sure if you are going to have to. Good luck

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72 Blazer 4WD 307/3 spd, PS, PB, Posi (Current Project)
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Alexis · 05-23-2001, 05:05 PM

she started, hehe, i used starter fluid and she ran, push the gas down and she ran, she has a drity system,

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1970 2wd K5 Blazer her name is Britney (Not Running, in progress)
1967 C-10 SWB her name is Jessica( Running, In progress)
1979 4x4 Jimmy her name is Bertha (Not running yet, In progress)
http://brtny70.freeservers.com/

AolIstantMesg=Alexmart1 IM me to say hi.
Mountain View,Ca

05-22-2001, 06:22 PM	#1
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	berthas not starting ok, she got spark, she gots ga but the gas, well i find out today that i put desiel in her, how do i get it out, most likly that the problem. any help would be great ------------------ 1970 2wd K5 Blazer her name is Britney (Not Running, in progress) 1967 C-10 SWB her name is Jessica( Running, In progress) 1979 4x4 Jimmy her name is Bertha (Not running yet, In progress) http://brtny70.freeservers.com/ AolIstantMesg=Alexmart1 IM me to say hi. Mountain View,Ca

05-22-2001, 08:39 PM	#2
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	You did what?? Okay, lets try to solve the problem. Your truck should not have any (gas) antitheft protection in the tank fill line. Use a 1/2 hose and siphon the gas tank empty. If you never done a siphon use a pump instead. Use a mechanical pump. No electric stuff!!! I'm not sure you'll be able to it all out. Since the tank is in the rear you should consider removing the tank to empty it. Fill the tank partially. Remove the fuel line from the carb. Run the carb fuel line out with another line to a container. BE CAREFUL!! Crank the engine and let the fuel pump fill up with new fuel. Reconnect the fuel line to carb and try to start the Blazer. It probably wont start. It's okay. Change the spark plugs. You just want to fill the carb with good fuel. Now crank the truck and start her up. She will run ruff until all the diesel is gone. This is only a suggestion. Someone else may have a better solution. This suggestion is all I could think of at the moment. Good Luck!! ------------------ Gerardo 1983 Custom Truck TX Plates: "BAD BOW" http://www.geocities.com/abetterchemist/ __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

05-23-2001, 04:53 PM	#3
69Custom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Elizabethtown ,PA,USA Posts: 347	gchemist is right aboout syphoning the gas tank and the gas lines. I know someone that had the same prob and the also had to replace the spark plugs and he also had to replace the carb, not sure if you are going to have to. Good luck ------------------ New Project 72 Blazer 4WD 307/3 spd, PS, PB, Posi (Current Project) 83 Chevy SWB Rebuit 350/TH-350 with shift kit, buckets (daily driver) http://members.xoom.com/luc_nt __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10 Short Stepside 6Cyl, 3 spd, not opts (Current Project) Now a 2004 SSR 5.3L with 4L60E Now Ididit tilt- ps, pb 2002 Saturn L200 2006 Toyota Highlander HYBRID

05-23-2001, 05:05 PM	#4
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	she started, hehe, i used starter fluid and she ran, push the gas down and she ran, she has a drity system, ------------------ 1970 2wd K5 Blazer her name is Britney (Not Running, in progress) 1967 C-10 SWB her name is Jessica( Running, In progress) 1979 4x4 Jimmy her name is Bertha (Not running yet, In progress) http://brtny70.freeservers.com/ AolIstantMesg=Alexmart1 IM me to say hi. Mountain View,Ca



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