[Purdy Swoft]

I agree . I also use and recommend the stand up filter that can be installed in the cut off valve . the filter will prevent rust from stopping up the cut off valve or gas lines . If the stand up filter is used , you can probably get by without removing the tank in most cases . I've never had a fuel blockage when the stand up filter was used . Rust and trash will collect around the cut off valve in the bottom of the tank. The filter will prevent trash from entering the cut off valve . Back in the day , I don';t think that the stand up filter was offered . Some would install a SHORT piece of fuel line in the cut off valve to help prevent most of the trash from entering the cut off valve . The main problem with the tube setup is that some gas will remain in the tank and if the cut off valve is removed , you'd better have something ready to catch the gas or the carpet or floor mats will be ruined .