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Andy · 07-14-2024, 03:41 PM

I was just using this a couple of hours ago.
I do this to prime cars and engines that have been sitting. I did this always to get my 32 running after sitting a while. I do it to the lawn mower and the tractor as well.
I would pull the gas cap and blow and pressurize the gas tank. It only take a few pounds of pressure to push the fuel all the way thru and fill the bowl.
Maybe everybody does this. My apologies if it is common. It is really useful to me so I thought I would post it.

19Fordy · 07-14-2024, 05:49 PM

What if you don't like the taste of gas?

J Franklin · 07-14-2024, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19Fordy

What if you don't like the taste of gas?

He said "blow" not suck!

V8COOPMAN · 07-14-2024, 06:43 PM

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Keepa you tongue outa da tank and behind you-a lips! Like above ..... DO NOT SUCK!

Coopman

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Tim Brown · 07-14-2024, 06:45 PM

I loved the taste of Chevron F-310 when i was a kid. I got lots of it out of my moms chevelle to put in my mini bike...

DavidG · 07-14-2024, 07:16 PM

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Not a easy feat on '32-'35 gas tanks which are vented in a not-too-easy-to-access location.

cas3 · 07-14-2024, 08:02 PM

I just wrap a rag around the blow gun and stick in the filler pipe. It leaks, but I want it to so as not too much pressure in the tank. They are not made for that. Be careful, the vapors coming out are extremely flammable.

Karl Wescott · 07-15-2024, 10:25 AM

Wonderful idea. If the fuel system is in perfect condition. If you have a hint of a leak anywhere you are going to have a bigger leak and possibly a significant hidden spill. Fuel + Air + Ignition = BOOM! (and yes, NO LEAKS allowed in a pressurized line from a electric trunk mounted fuel pump forward).

Just be careful!

07-14-2024, 03:41 PM	#1
Andy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kerrville, Tx Posts: 2,880	Stupid gas trick I was just using this a couple of hours ago. I do this to prime cars and engines that have been sitting. I did this always to get my 32 running after sitting a while. I do it to the lawn mower and the tractor as well. I would pull the gas cap and blow and pressurize the gas tank. It only take a few pounds of pressure to push the fuel all the way thru and fill the bowl. Maybe everybody does this. My apologies if it is common. It is really useful to me so I thought I would post it.

07-14-2024, 05:49 PM	#2
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 11,605	Re: Stupid gas trick What if you don't like the taste of gas?

07-14-2024, 06:43 PM	#4
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,184	Re: Stupid gas trick . Keepa you tongue outa da tank and behind you-a lips! Like above ..... DO NOT SUCK! Coopman . __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

07-14-2024, 06:45 PM	#5
Tim Brown Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 439	Re: Stupid gas trick I loved the taste of Chevron F-310 when i was a kid. I got lots of it out of my moms chevelle to put in my mini bike...

07-14-2024, 07:16 PM	#6
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,601	Re: Stupid gas trick Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Not a easy feat on '32-'35 gas tanks which are vented in a not-too-easy-to-access location.

07-14-2024, 08:02 PM	#7
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Beverly Kansas Posts: 5,301	Re: Stupid gas trick I just wrap a rag around the blow gun and stick in the filler pipe. It leaks, but I want it to so as not too much pressure in the tank. They are not made for that. Be careful, the vapors coming out are extremely flammable.

07-15-2024, 10:25 AM	#8
Karl Wescott Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,538	Re: Stupid gas trick Wonderful idea. If the fuel system is in perfect condition. If you have a hint of a leak anywhere you are going to have a bigger leak and possibly a significant hidden spill. Fuel + Air + Ignition = BOOM! (and yes, NO LEAKS allowed in a pressurized line from a electric trunk mounted fuel pump forward). Just be careful!