Gas Tank

[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!!

[Steveib]

I took the sender out. Cleaned out tank installed sender. Added marine sta-bil. new fuel line from tank to motor. went out sunday with no problems. thanks foe the help.