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| Billhurt | | Set |  | | Reg. Date | : | 19/01/2021 | | Posts | : | 3 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 19 Jan 2021 - 23:13 Post title : Draining the fuel tank | | | I have a 2013 TBird. It has been sitting for a long time and won't start. I replaced the battery and siphoned out as much of the fuel as I could. While doing so I noted rust and water in the fuel. How do I get the rest of the fuel out and how do I get rid if the rust inside the tank? I have looked through the posts and can't find what I am looking for.
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| rayglo | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 27/10/2012 | | Posts | : | 1,746 | | Location | : | east brunswick, nj, United States |
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| | Posted : 20 Jan 2021 - 00:28 Post title : Re: Draining the fuel tank (Re: Billhurt) | | | Billhurt your problem may be alot more than getting gas out the tank. ( Take the tank off). Your fuel filter is probably shot, fuel pump too.
Depending on how long that gas has been sitting in there. No to mention parts leading down to the injectors. The tank can be cleaned and coated. As for the rest I really don't know if they are shot. At least use ethanol fuel stabilizer when running again. So how long has it been in hibernation?
| | Post edited by rayglo on 20 Jan 2021 - 00:48 |
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| Billhurt | | Set | | | Reg. Date | : | 19/01/2021 | | Posts | : | 3 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 20 Jan 2021 - 00:58 Post title : Re: Draining the fuel tank (Re: rayglo) | | | At least a year and probably more. Another Covid casualty. So, what you described is pretty expensive to fix?
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| rayglo | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 27/10/2012 | | Posts | : | 1,746 | | Location | : | east brunswick, nj, United States |
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| | Posted : 20 Jan 2021 - 02:55 Post title : Re: Draining the fuel tank (Re: Billhurt) | | | I don't know what has to be fixed exactly. I am hoping another member can guide you through.Ethanol will destroy your fuel system. It can cause all the rusty water woes you have. With the key on and in the start position can you here the fuel pump pressurize? If so empty the tank by removing the gasket on the bottom, including the fuel pump assembly. Wash it out with fresh gas to get the sediment out and change the fuel filter. I have never had a tank cleaned and coated. The end of the fuel pump has a metal screen that should be looked at. Clean it if you can. If you need a new pump and screen you don't have to buy Triumph brand. Somewhere on the forum there is a part number for an aftermarket pump. If all that works be sure and use a complete fuel system cleaner. So the motor turns because the battery is good, just not starting?
| | Post edited by rayglo on 20 Jan 2021 - 02:58 |
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| Billhurt | | Set | | | Reg. Date | : | 19/01/2021 | | Posts | : | 3 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 20 Jan 2021 - 15:12 Post title : Re: Draining the fuel tank (Re: rayglo) | | | Yeah, the motor turns and I get kind of a rolling growling sound likes it's trying to fire and an occasional pop and backfire but nothing sustained. I have a friend who is a mechanic helping me so, hopefully, we can get it sorted out. I sure would like to get some riding in as spring time approaches here in Texas.
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| rayglo | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 27/10/2012 | | Posts | : | 1,746 | | Location | : | east brunswick, nj, United States |
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| | Posted : 20 Jan 2021 - 16:49 Post title : Re: Draining the fuel tank (Re: Billhurt) | | | Page 4 under technical has a fuel pump that you can buy. I wouldn't take the chance, it will be all apart anyway. Check your map tubes are on snugly. Fogging oil might help on restart. Change the oil also
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| rayglo | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 27/10/2012 | | Posts | : | 1,746 | | Location | : | east brunswick, nj, United States |
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| | Posted : 20 Jan 2021 - 18:40 Post title : Re: Draining the fuel tank (Re: Billhurt) | | | Since you will have the tank off you might as well change out the fuel pump. There is a thread about this on page 4? Of technical talk. Maybe some fogging oil too. Also check your MAP tubes underneath the tank and make sure they are seated correctly. Maybe look into coating/ sealing the inside of the tank.
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| Leethal | | Zeus | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,403 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 20 Jan 2021 - 22:26 Post title : Re: Draining the fuel tank (Re: Billhurt) | | | Pretty much as Ray has suggested, fuel pumps ( non genuine) are not that expensive the same for filters. If you have a mechanic friend get him to pop out the injectors, easy job, take them to a specialist for a clean and test and flush out the fuel lines. You can buy a product like redkote to seal the tank inside, often used by restorers.
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| rayglo | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 27/10/2012 | | Posts | : | 1,746 | | Location | : | east brunswick, nj, United States |
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| | Posted : 20 Jan 2021 - 23:37 Post title : Re: Draining the fuel tank (Re: Leethal) | | |  wix fuel filter 33032
| | Post edited by rayglo on 21 Jan 2021 - 14:36 |
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