Screen in Gas Tank Removal

[barnnone51]

Am trying to remove the screen in my 31 sedan gas tank.
Looks like there are some indents around the top. Makes me think it will
screw out but not sure. Any help would be great!

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

There is a specific tool sold by many Model-A parts vendors for removing it.

[WHN]

Years 28 and 29 are screw in. Yours drops in using the tabs to hold it, 30 and 31.

Remember it is a flame arrester not really a screen. The suppliers have a replacement for the 30 and 31 cars.

[Ray in La Mesa]

You can make your own tool: cut a 1/8" thick piece in a circle with two tabs to match the indents, cut a 1/2" square hole in the middle to fit 1/2" drive breaker bar and unscrew it.

[Greg Jones]

Depending on the condition of the threads on your arrestor it may be pretty tight or even rusted. Might apply some kroil or liquid wrench. I would NOT use open flame heat for obvious reasons.

[Greg Jones]

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Of course my comment relates to the earlier threaded arrestor.

[jak]

Click here to see a link to the tool

https://www.brattons.com/gas-tank-fi...reen-tool.html

[duke36]

Originally Posted by WHN

Years 28 and 29 are screw in. Yours drops in using the tabs to hold it, 30 and 31.

Remember it is a flame arrester not really a screen. The suppliers have a replacement for the 30 and 31 cars.

Our late '31 with indent firewall reverted back to a screw in type. Repro's not available I believe for the late '31. Sometimes the top threaded portion is "welded" in by corrosion, and the tool with tangs may not get it out.

[midgetracer]

My late 31 indented firewall has a screw in screen also.

[barnnone51]

Thanks Everyone for the help. Now I know what the function of the screen arrestor is.

I did have one more question right now. Any good tips on cleaning the gas tank.

The outside looks good no rust coming threw. Not sure how long it has been sitting with

no gas cap. I know back in the day used to take it to a radiator shop and have boiled out but those days are long gone in my area. Is there a product that ya''ll can recommend ? Thanks again. Bits and pieces putting this littlebaby back on the road..