IML: Temporary Gas tank fix

["Chris Strohmeyer" <chrisstroh@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Most of you will think I'm nuts, but what has worked for me temporarily (10 
years) on my former 64 Dodge Dart and my 53 Packard gas tanks that were full 
of rust was this:
1.Drop tank and drain
2. rinse the tank with water while banging it with a rubber mallet-do this 
several times until you see no or very little rust coming out.
3. Let tank dry thoroughly.
4. To eliminate the possibility of rust particles getting sucked up by the 
intake tube in the tank go down to the grocery store and buy a package of 
Chore boy COPPER(won't rust) brill scrubber pads-you'll only need one.
5.Gently tuck one of these pads under the intake tube in the tank so it 
can't move, but keep the mesh loose.
This will keep any larger future rust pieces from getting into your fuel 
line.

This is assuming you cant push your finger through the tank because is so 
rusted. This method has worked for both these vehicles for 10 years and is 
still that way.

I know this is not the right way to do it, but if you're on a budget and you 
want to get your car on the road, it's worked for me!

Chris Strohmeyer
67 Imperial Convertible 



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