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Also, for safety, don't use any type of drop light the could make a spark should you drop/smash the light bulb. It would be disastrous. Only use a good flash light.
Sorry, I've seen a few garages in my town burn from gas tank mishaps.
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Thanks for the safety tip ws27, I used a regular flashlight when needed. I did get the tank empty and dropped. It needs a good cleaning, has anybody used the POR15 tank sealer? Or what products or ways have you guys cleaned out your old tanks? Trying not to drop 150+ on a new tank, mainly because I don't have the money to drop on it. Any advice is welcome.
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Ok.....snow is gone time for an update. Installed a new tank and fuel sending unit. I put in some fuel, but I don't see fuel coming through the filter. Anybody have any ideas? Is there a way to test the fuel pump? Never rebuilt a carb, so how hard would this be? Also what carb would of been stock with a Coronet 500 with a 273? Also what else should I check for that might be causing it not to start. Hoping to get some time tomorrow to work on it.
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if you disconnect the fuel line after the pump and turn the motor over fuel should come out. if it doesn't either the fuel pump is bad or there is a line blockage somewhere. disconnect the fuel line where it goes into the pump and blow air into the tank fuel should flow through the line. ***if you blow air into the tank with your mouth, be careful when you remove your mouth, built up pressure could blow gas back into your face/hair/ears/eyes, that you will smell for at least a week, I speak from experience(20 years ago)
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65rbdodge - the gas smell can last for 20 years???? j/k Fuel pump was shot. Replaced it.....AND THE CAR RUNS!!!
Let it idle for about 10 minutes, temp came up to normal. Can't wait to take it for a short drive.....
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HA!! that's great!!! another car brought back from the dead!!!
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Yes it was a great feeling to get it started. I made sure to call my aunt once I had it running to let her listen, she is happy I am enjoying the car. So now for a few questions. One - My heater isn't working, or I should say the blower. Any easy typical tips on what might be wrong? Two - When I had it idling there was an occasional faint beep, any ideas? Three - How do you open the ash tray? Does it pull out towards you, down??? I can't get it to budge.
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Figure it out ?
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