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02-22-2007, 04:03 AM
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Gas siphoning
Trying to get some fuel out of my Chevelle for the Vettefest show (1/8th tank or less). I currently have a 1/4 tank maybe a line more on the guage, but runnibg it to use the fuel up is taking forever. Siphon wont work
 ..ideas??..if not the car will be running for a couple of hours tomorrow..any least it sounds good and smells great!!!  ThanksALbert
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1969 9566AA COPO Chevelle M-22 1969 Malibu 489 ZL-1 T-56/4.56 1969 Beaumont 540 th400 3.70 1969 Chevelle 300 Deluxe 427 ZL-1 M 22W 1970 Olds 442 W 30 2 door post 1969 Ply. GTX 426 hemi auto. Blue. 1940 Dodge pick up Durango 4X4 1968 Camaro ragtop LSA ZL1 
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02-22-2007, 04:12 AM
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Re: Gas siphoning
I put a piece of Metal tube on my Siphon( to keep the tube low and in the gas). This kept it on the bottom. I used a low gas can (round type). It may work better if you jack up the back of the car. Just keep the can lower than the gas cap, so gravity can do its thing. It did take some time to get the 4 to 5 gallons out of the car.
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02-22-2007, 04:13 AM
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Re: Gas siphoning
ALbert,
My recommendation to you is to FLOG it mercilessly. Make sure you do lots of this...  ...this tends to use up a bit more gas AND you get to have fun!  Why not take some pictures of your antics! 
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02-22-2007, 04:21 AM
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Re: Gas siphoning
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ALbert, My recommendation to you is to FLOG it mercilessly. Make sure you do lots of this... ...this tends to use up a bit more gas AND you get to have fun! Why not take some pictures of your antics! [/ QUOTE ] Sam I would love to flog it , but my driveway is doubling as a stream right now as we are having a little spring thaw..I need easy way to remove about 4 gallons of gas..never thought I would have to do it any other way except by driving it...hard!!.ALbert
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1969 9566AA COPO Chevelle M-22 1969 Malibu 489 ZL-1 T-56/4.56 1969 Beaumont 540 th400 3.70 1969 Chevelle 300 Deluxe 427 ZL-1 M 22W 1970 Olds 442 W 30 2 door post 1969 Ply. GTX 426 hemi auto. Blue. 1940 Dodge pick up Durango 4X4 1968 Camaro ragtop LSA ZL1
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02-22-2007, 04:24 AM
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Re: Gas siphoning
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ALbert, My recommendation to you is to FLOG it mercilessly. Make sure you do lots of this... ...this tends to use up a bit more gas AND you get to have fun! Why not take some pictures of your antics! [/ QUOTE ] you know Mockingbirds idea...sound like more fun than mine. ...  
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02-22-2007, 05:09 AM
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Re: Gas siphoning
Hey Al, drive to NY tomorrow... say hello...
I sent you an email to the address in your profile.... Thanks! -Dan
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02-22-2007, 04:29 PM
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Re: Gas siphoning
In times that I have had to empty my tank, I have been careful and taken the return line off my fuel pump and used a longer hose to place in the Jerry Can. It will take just a couple of minutes to get the gallons out that you want. Be sure to have a fire extinguisher handy anytime you mess with the gas!
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02-22-2007, 05:30 PM
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Re: Gas siphoning
Around here we drill a hole in the bottom of the tank and then put a slightly over-sized metal screw back in the hole. You won't have to siphon ever again after this trick.
BTW - do this at your own risk. We, around here, are considered professionals!
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02-22-2007, 05:49 PM
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Re: Gas siphoning
 Siphoning gas? Hey, that's right up my alley! Being from the midwest, we're experts in this exercise!!! I have a piece of clear 1/2" fuel line about 5 feet long that's used exclusively for 'transferring fuel'! Using the old 'tried and true method' of human vacuuming, you can watch the fuel climbing through the clear line. When it reaches a point just a few inches from the 'termination end', quickly place your finger over the end and place it in the gas can. 3 - 4 gallons should only take a couple of minutes to transfer. I came up with the idea of using clear line after NUMEROUS incidents of coughing and gagging on Hi-Test!  (For some reason I feel I'm gonna regret this. Howie?)
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