Gas Tank

[Steveib]

if I run the hose in the bulge will that get all the stuff out of the tank. or is the only way to get it all out is to take sander unit out and put hose in there.

[Blue_Runner]

I removed the fill hose instead of the sender and dropped a hose in that way. I got a lot of junk out of the tank but w/ small diameter fuel line and a bulb there is only so much you can get (if it is debris you're after) IMO. Just for pumping old gas it should be fine tho.

[Steveib]

the boat sat for a year with a full tank. I didn't know it would turn that quick. I need to get all the stuff out of the tank.

[macojoe]

i would remove the sender no matter what, then when tank is empty use a rag on a stick or something to soak up all the crap, you won't belive the stuff that gets in there!! I found elt tape, a piece of chain and all kinds of crap. This way you know you have a clean start and not have to worry about that part of it when you have another problem.

[Steveib]

Thank you for the info. I'm going to be taking the sending unit off to give the tank a good cleaning.

[bradford]

Taking the sender out is how I drained my old tank.

WATCH OUT FOR ANY SPARKS!!!

[macojoe]

If he gets one there will be nothing to worry about!!