How to drain fuel?
02-25-2007, 09:10 AM
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How to drain fuel? I need to drain off almost 1/2 tank of gas - the Roadster Show REQUIRES 1/8th tank. Since I've never done this to a car with an in-tank monster pump with the return line & regulator, do I just uncork the line back by the filter, turn the key on & run it into a gas can? Or is there a different / better / safer method?
And no, driving the car burn it off to is NOT an option!
And no, driving the car burn it off to is NOT an option!
02-25-2007, 09:59 AM
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sounds like it will work. I got a lot out of that line when I changed my filter. But I didn't bleed off the pressure first either. So I layed in a pool of gas to change the filter. 
Had one of my renters with a 15lb CO2 extinguisher right there until I finished.
Had one of my renters with a 15lb CO2 extinguisher right there until I finished.
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I couldn't find that wire so we disconneted the return line & started the engine. Took about 3 minutes to drain off 7 gal.....thanks for your help Rick.
02-26-2007, 07:23 AM
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Thanks for the props buddy! It's amazing how dirty it was. And how much different it looks after 2 weeks of cleaning. At least it's getting close to being ready. About all I have left is the interior, the glass & plastic trim. Then all I have to do is get it to the stadium without destroying all my work. 
I shoulda bought an enclosed trailer....or at least built a shroud.
I shoulda bought an enclosed trailer....or at least built a shroud.
02-26-2007, 10:26 AM
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sounds like it will work. I got a lot out of that line when I changed my filter. But I didn't bleed off the pressure first either. So I layed in a pool of gas to change the filter.
Good thing I like the smell of gas I guess! 
Anyone happen to know address of the stadium? Its quest stadium isn't it? Can't remember the names over there.
Need to do a mapquest to make sure I don't get lost on the way over there. Leaving early Saturday and going to make it a day trip. Can't wait to see your car and some of the others!
sounds like it will work. I got a lot out of that line when I changed my filter. But I didn't bleed off the pressure first either. So I layed in a pool of gas to change the filter.
