Re: What about this sticky goop in my gas tank?

[Richard Kinsley <rlkinsley@xxxxxxxxx>]

Any of the radiator shops around here will clean our
gas tanks. Then we usually get them to install a drain
and put a coating inside the tank to protect it from
rust and corrosion. I think this costs about $150-180.
Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4 dr 318poly w/goodies
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--- Lee Sumpter <leesumpter@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Got the motor back in my 64 Fury, and it wont pick
> up gas from the
> tank. Tried a new fuel pump, still no gas. Pulled
> the sending unit out
> of the tank, and it looks like its covered with
> molasses! Now this was
> a good running, driving car when I parked it, not
> some barn relic.
> Anyway, time flies, and I realize it's been sitting
> in the garage for
> 6-7 years. I'm going to have to replace the pickup
> tube sock and the
> rubber gasket where the sender goes into the tank.
> Whats the best
> source for these items?
> Also, whats the best way to clean out the tank?
> Anyone tried the POR
> 15 marine clean that's advertised on the POR 15
> website? Or would it
> be best to try to find a radiator shop that will
> still boil out a gas
> tank?
> How about opinions on the POR 15 tank sealer?
> 
> Thanks,
> -- 
> Lee Sumpter
> 



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