Date:         Sat, 9 Aug 2003 18:18:30 -0500
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@RCN.COM>
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From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@RCN.COM>
Subject:      Re: The further adventures of my $#@! fuel supply problem
Comments: To: Eric and Marica <eric.clarke@SHAW.CA>
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> My question(s):
>
> 1) if there is (as I suspect) foreign material in the tank, I can't see
> it by sloshing what little gas that's in it around.  Would it be
> incredibly stupid to rinse the tank out (in fact FILL it) with water and
> try to get whatever out? I could let it sun for several days and even
> help it dry out with a small fan.
>

I would rinse, slosh, etc. thoroughly with water and then get the water
out by rinsing with alcohol, maybe a pint or a quart, twice.

good luck, don't inhale
Larry A.

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