Gas tank

BIG1RED9 · Nov 27, 2017

I am fairly certain that my fuel starvation is caused if not all, to a large degree from the tank. When looking at the setup, the filter in the tank, traps the crud in it. My thought is to go to the max size straight through fitting to a clear in-line filter so that it will allow for the crud in the tank to work its way out. I can replace the filter when I see its getting full of junk. First time with a gravity fed system.

Tony in Mass. · Nov 27, 2017

To go thru all that, best to undo the 4 bolts and bring the whole tank to town, get it steamed out. Then clean the filter above the sediment bowl, or just buy a new one, then put a clear inline one to keep an eye on it. Again, from sitting all those years, the tank is now loosening all the flakes of old crud that built up in there. And for the dusty conditions where you are, it must look scary in there. And while the tank is out, you can get a closer look at the top of the steering column.

BIG1RED9 · Nov 27, 2017

Do you mean actual steam or a car wash / pressure wash?

Thanks

ptfarmer · Nov 27, 2017

Car wash worked good for me.

2tractors · Nov 28, 2017

So many filters an only takes one to stop a tractor. Yeah a ball valve with a rubber hose and clear filter is 1 solution. It does come with drawbacks, no reserve, fire hazard, and loss of originality. Best to pick a way to clean tank then buy tank coating.

BIG1RED9 · Nov 28, 2017

Our weather shifted and we got a good amount of rain with the forecast for more for this week. If it was warm to hot out I would have washed it.I went with a new .375 hose barb in the tank and a new .3125 hose barb in the carb. I am using a Mr. Gasket serviceable glass filter and have it positioned so I can see it when in the drivers seat. I rerouted the fuel line to be clear of the exhaust manifold. Vice-grips will act as my fuel shutoff. I am going to allow the tank to wash itself out with use and when I go through a tank with the filter basically clean I will go back to original setup..maybe. I say maybe because there are a lot of repair projects lined up for my 202 and they are important to get done. Also, when I drained the current tank of gas through my new .375 hose barb(tilted the tank up to r/r tank output) it was pouring out like a garden hose and with it 1/2 cup of rust flowed out.

I do appreciate the time spent by forum members making suggestions, I did consider everything shared but in this case had to go the only way I was comfortable.

Thank you!

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