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Originally Posted by Tim Ayers
Why would a 5 year old restoration need the gas tank redone? Let's say the previous owner was smart and used non-ethanol gas and kept the tank full
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Great question Tim! I will tell you that over 50% of the gas tanks we have sent to us have been removed from a 'restored' Model-A. Once opened, we find most of them are full of rust. Maybe the issue is the definition of 'restored'? Maybe the issue is many mechanics/restorers use the advice from social media sites about how to clean Model-A gas tanks filled with rust & debris?
As for the smart owner using non-ethanol fuel and keeping a full tank, ...that really does not factor in based on my experiences. Fuel has additives (-including oxygenizers) which allow oxygen to feed the rust inside the tank.