Gas Tank

First time on.
I have a 1970 mav. that I got on ebay. Had been sitting in Dallas for a couple of years not running. Changed fuel pump, filters, plugs, wires, coil, points. I have a clear glass filter right before the carb. and noticed a rust color to the gas. Will run for a mile or so then dies. After a brief rest will do the same thing. I suspect i need to drop the tank and clean it out. Here are my ?'s:

Does this sound like the problem ?

If so, the filler neck has what appears to have a rubber boot on it. How do I remove it?

Should I just replace the tank all together?

I would appreciate any help.

Dave

 

Welcome to the forum!

It is tough to find a replacement tank for a 1970 Maverick as it was a one year only part. The tank is the trunk floor. To remove the tank, take off the hose and wires from the sending unit. Remove the bolts from the perimeter of the tank. Loosen the clamps on the filler hose and remove the tank through the trunk. I would have it cleaned out and sealed, or you can get the products to do it yourself from www.eastwoodco.com

 

Thanks for your help. Any advice on how to separate that rbbuer boot from the filler neck.

 

You might get away with just blowing that filter sock off the end of the pick-up line. Disconnect the rubber hose from the tank line to the fuel pump. take the gas cap off and hit the rubber hose with a shot of compressed air from your compressor. You may need to hit it a few times quick untill you hear a POP! That is the sock leaving the pick-up tube. As long as you have a good filter before the fuel tank you have usually solved the problem.

 

I take a small screwdriver and carefully work around between the hose and the tube to break the seal.

 

Thanks for all the help. you guys are great.

 

If you find you need a new tank, I have a nice 70 tank that's clean inside and in good condition. PM me if you end up needing one.

 

Thanks. I'll let you know. Could I get a price?

 

Welcome aboard! You've come to the right place for help.

 

That rubber boot may be too hard and unflexible from 38 years of sitting around with gasoline on it. You might want to look into a replacement piece. Maybe someone here could help with that, as I probably need one as well.

 

When you get it out, you could probably get away with what Paul said above, if the tank isn't bery bad. If you do this, make sure to get good filters - perhaps more than one.

If you do have it lined. I would suggest having it done. Even though I'm an advocate of doing everything myself , I think this may be one thing left better to the shop. If the tank is not prepared and lined correctly the lining can peel away - leaving a even bigger mess! My