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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 01:47 PM
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I have a Olds 88 Touring Sedan that I am getting ready to have towed to the junk yard. It is full of gasoline. Does anyone know how to get the gas out of the tank?
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 05:29 AM
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I use a plastic hand operated barrel pump with a peice of air hose on the pickup. An awl will punch a hole in tank to drain. I have drilled holes in tank to drain, but sparks could cause a major problem.
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by dale keener
I use a plastic hand operated barrel pump with a peice of air hose on the pickup. An awl will punch a hole in tank to drain. I have drilled holes in tank to drain, but sparks could cause a major problem.
We've lost more than one Civil war relic hunter around here drilling out a cannon ball to disarm it. I'd siphon it out.
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 12:40 PM
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We've lost more than one Civil war relic hunter around here drilling out a cannon ball to disarm it. I'd siphon it out.
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Jamesbo
We've lost more than one Civil war relic hunter around here drilling out a cannon ball to disarm it. I'd siphon it out.
LOL

I would have to agree, Siphon it
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 07:22 PM
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The BEST way is to restore the car to running condition and use the gas normally!
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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Use a brass punch to pierce a hole in the tank. No sparks.

Henry
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