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jesse977 · 10-04-2011, 05:52 PM

I removed my gas tank check it out. My buddy says that the caked on dirt isnt dirt but a kind of protectant gm sprays on the gas tanks. I think my buddy is a idiot and think its just caked on dirt. When I scrape the caked on dirt with a screwdriver it comes off easily. My truck is a 74 swb.

jesse977 · 10-04-2011, 05:54 PM

Heres the inside of the tank has some minor rust in the bottom. I sanded it with some fine sandpaper and it came off pretty well (after pic was taken). I still dont know if I should clean this one up or buy a new one. The bottom just has this light rust the rest of it is in very good shape.

jesse977 · 10-04-2011, 05:56 PM

Is this how the cover should be or is it cut? I have no clue.

jesse977 · 10-04-2011, 05:58 PM

My fuel gauge is stuck at 1/4 and doesnt move. Im going to but a new floater. Heres the old one. Notice the frayed wire, may that be the cause? Im also going to get new fuel lines the old ones like like crap.

notyo_cheez · 10-04-2011, 06:46 PM

Poor or no ground is typical with fuel gauges, looks like you found your problem.

It's up to you if you want a new tank. Etch this one, apply a coating and re-use it if that's the worst of it.

Yes your friend is an idiot. Pressure wash, etch and paint the outside. I recommend engine enamel, it will always stay clean and won't rust, ever. Same for the shield.

lilpoindexter · 10-04-2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jesse977

My buddy says that the caked on dirt isnt dirt but a kind of protectant gm sprays on the gas tanks.

Pop's C-10 · 10-04-2011, 09:35 PM

you can use a gas tank sealer kit to coat tha inside of tha tank..

Rogue_Alphonse · 10-04-2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lilpoindexter

x2. That's like someone telling me the caked on oil and dirt on JUST the front of my rear axle is the same coating.

**Corts60** · 10-04-2011, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jesse977

Is this how the cover should be or is it cut? I have no clue.

Yep. That's how they look.

rayfinseats · 10-04-2011, 11:46 PM

That tank is CLEAN on the inside. I've run much worse. "I think my buddy is a idiot" HAHAHAHA.

turbo350 · 10-06-2011, 07:36 PM

Looks good to me inside and out. Any pointers for helping the process of loosening the bolts and straps?

jesse977 · 10-07-2011, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by turbo350

Looks good to me inside and out. Any pointers for helping the process of loosening the bolts and straps?

Check this out..http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/sm...ic,9294.0.html

10-04-2011, 05:52 PM	#1
jesse977 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 277	I removed my gas tank today (pics) have a few questions.. I removed my gas tank check it out. My buddy says that the caked on dirt isnt dirt but a kind of protectant gm sprays on the gas tanks. I think my buddy is a idiot and think its just caked on dirt. When I scrape the caked on dirt with a screwdriver it comes off easily. My truck is a 74 swb. Attached Images Last edited by jesse977; 10-04-2011 at 06:01 PM.

10-04-2011, 05:54 PM	#2
jesse977 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 277	Re: I removed my gas tank today (pics) have a few questions.. Heres the inside of the tank has some minor rust in the bottom. I sanded it with some fine sandpaper and it came off pretty well (after pic was taken). I still dont know if I should clean this one up or buy a new one. The bottom just has this light rust the rest of it is in very good shape. Attached Images

10-04-2011, 05:56 PM	#3
jesse977 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 277	Re: I removed my gas tank today (pics) have a few questions.. Is this how the cover should be or is it cut? I have no clue. Attached Images

10-04-2011, 05:58 PM	#4
jesse977 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 277	Re: I removed my gas tank today (pics) have a few questions.. My fuel gauge is stuck at 1/4 and doesnt move. Im going to but a new floater. Heres the old one. Notice the frayed wire, may that be the cause? Im also going to get new fuel lines the old ones like like crap. Attached Images

10-04-2011, 06:46 PM	#5
notyo_cheez Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: corpus christi, tx - america's fattest city Posts: 253	Re: I removed my gas tank today (pics) have a few questions.. Poor or no ground is typical with fuel gauges, looks like you found your problem. It's up to you if you want a new tank. Etch this one, apply a coating and re-use it if that's the worst of it. Yes your friend is an idiot. Pressure wash, etch and paint the outside. I recommend engine enamel, it will always stay clean and won't rust, ever. Same for the shield.

10-04-2011, 09:35 PM	#7
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: I removed my gas tank today (pics) have a few questions.. you can use a gas tank sealer kit to coat tha inside of tha tank.. __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

10-04-2011, 11:46 PM	#10
rayfinseats Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sioux city, iowa Posts: 619	Re: I removed my gas tank today (pics) have a few questions.. That tank is CLEAN on the inside. I've run much worse. "I think my buddy is a idiot" HAHAHAHA.

10-06-2011, 07:36 PM	#11
turbo350 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 316	Re: I removed my gas tank today (pics) have a few questions.. Looks good to me inside and out. Any pointers for helping the process of loosening the bolts and straps?



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