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JAKEFORD · 08-15-2015, 11:08 AM

I have a 1970 Ford F250 that has not been run in about 10 years. There is about 1/4 tank of gas in it. The gas doesn't smell bad but is old.

Has anyone had any experience using old gas? It wouldn't be a big job to drain the tank but if it can be used it would eliminate disposal problems

Comments?

Dobie Gillis · 08-15-2015, 11:18 AM

If it were me I'd drain it and use 100% fresh gas, but since it's only 1/4 tank you could prolly just top it up with fresh and be OK. You will go through a lot of fuel filters either way until all the sediments, rust, etc. are filtered out.

dmsfrr · 08-15-2015, 01:58 PM

The cheapskate in me says... If you've got a good pan to drain it into and extra gas cans to hold it for a bit you could do that. Strain it into the cans using a large funnel with a paper towel or coffee filter inside. Then add it a little at a time to the tank of whatever you're driving.

CarlG · 08-17-2015, 11:10 AM

Use it for parts cleaning!

Ole Don · 08-17-2015, 06:19 PM

A good friend of mine spun a wheel bearing in fresh gas to clean it and the whole pan full blew up in his face. Kerosene or diesel is much safer.

dmsfrr · 08-17-2015, 07:09 PM

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Ole Don · 08-18-2015, 09:25 AM

Back to the original question, what to do with old gas. Like it says above, if you strain it into a clean closable container, use in in 5 to 10 percent amounts in any low compression vehicle.

flatheadmurre · 08-18-2015, 11:04 AM

Whatever i cant make myself put back in a car goes into the lawnmower.
When a briggs engine dont accept it...throw it away..lol

08-15-2015, 11:08 AM	#1
JAKEFORD Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eastern Pennsylvania Posts: 154	Start 1970 Ford 360 I have a 1970 Ford F250 that has not been run in about 10 years. There is about 1/4 tank of gas in it. The gas doesn't smell bad but is old. Has anyone had any experience using old gas? It wouldn't be a big job to drain the tank but if it can be used it would eliminate disposal problems Comments?

08-15-2015, 11:18 AM	#2
Dobie Gillis Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Middle TN Posts: 1,060	Re: Start 1970 Ford 360 If it were me I'd drain it and use 100% fresh gas, but since it's only 1/4 tank you could prolly just top it up with fresh and be OK. You will go through a lot of fuel filters either way until all the sediments, rust, etc. are filtered out.

08-15-2015, 01:58 PM	#3
dmsfrr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Abq, NM Posts: 3,607	Re: Start 1970 Ford 360 The cheapskate in me says... If you've got a good pan to drain it into and extra gas cans to hold it for a bit you could do that. Strain it into the cans using a large funnel with a paper towel or coffee filter inside. Then add it a little at a time to the tank of whatever you're driving.

08-17-2015, 11:10 AM	#4
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Start 1970 Ford 360 Use it for parts cleaning! __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

08-17-2015, 06:19 PM	#5
Ole Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Michael, Minnesota Posts: 1,713	Re: Start 1970 Ford 360 A good friend of mine spun a wheel bearing in fresh gas to clean it and the whole pan full blew up in his face. Kerosene or diesel is much safer.

08-17-2015, 07:09 PM	#6
dmsfrr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Abq, NM Posts: 3,607	Re: Start 1970 Ford 360 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yes, and having a friend with a fire extinguisher watching you is a good thing.

08-18-2015, 09:25 AM	#7
Ole Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Michael, Minnesota Posts: 1,713	Re: Start 1970 Ford 360 Back to the original question, what to do with old gas. Like it says above, if you strain it into a clean closable container, use in in 5 to 10 percent amounts in any low compression vehicle.

08-18-2015, 11:04 AM	#8
flatheadmurre Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sweden Posts: 3,045	Re: Start 1970 Ford 360 Whatever i cant make myself put back in a car goes into the lawnmower. When a briggs engine dont accept it...throw it away..lol