Gas siphoning

[Alss]

Trying to get some fuel out of my Chevelle for the Vettefest show (1/8th tank or less). I currently have a 1/4 tank maybe a line more on the guage, but runnibg it to use the fuel up is taking forever. Siphon wont work http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif..ideas??..if not the car will be running for a couple of hours tomorrow..any least it sounds good and smells great!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif Thanks

ALbert

[jtower1969]

I put a piece of Metal tube on my Siphon( to keep the tube low and in the gas). This kept it on the bottom. I used a low gas can (round type). It may work better if you jack up the back of the car. Just keep the can lower than the gas cap, so gravity can do its thing. It did take some time to get the 4 to 5 gallons out of the car.

[mockingbird812]

ALbert,

My recommendation to you is to FLOG it mercilessly. Make sure you do lots of this...

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...this tends to use up a bit more gas AND you get to have fun! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Why not take some pictures of your antics! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[Alss]

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ALbert,

My recommendation to you is to FLOG it mercilessly. Make sure you do lots of this...

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

...this tends to use up a bit more gas AND you get to have fun! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Why not take some pictures of your antics! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

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Sam I would love to flog it http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif, but my driveway is doubling as a stream right now as we are having a little spring thaw..I need easy way to remove about 4 gallons of gas..never thought I would have to do it any other way except by driving it...hard!!.

ALbert

[jtower1969]

[ QUOTE ]
ALbert,

My recommendation to you is to FLOG it mercilessly. Make sure you do lots of this...

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

...this tends to use up a bit more gas AND you get to have fun! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Why not take some pictures of your antics! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

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you know Mockingbirds idea...sound like more fun than mine. ... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[MosportGreen66]

Hey Al, drive to NY tomorrow... say hello... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

I sent you an email to the address in your profile....

Thanks!
-Dan

[SmallHurst]

In times that I have had to empty my tank, I have been careful and taken the return line off my fuel pump and used a longer hose to place in the Jerry Can. It will take just a couple of minutes to get the gallons out that you want. Be sure to have a fire extinguisher handy anytime you mess with the gas! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif

[GRB]

Around here we drill a hole in the bottom of the tank and then put a slightly over-sized metal screw back in the hole. You won't have to siphon ever again after this trick.

BTW - do this at your own risk. We, around here, are considered professionals!

[GM-26]

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[ORIGLS6]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gifSiphoning gas? Hey, that's right up my alley! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Being from the midwest, we're experts in this exercise!!!

I have a piece of clear 1/2" fuel line about 5 feet long that's used exclusively for 'transferring fuel'! Using the old 'tried and true method' of human vacuuming, you can watch the fuel climbing through the clear line. When it reaches a point just a few inches from the 'termination end', quickly place your finger over the end and place it in the gas can. 3 - 4 gallons should only take a couple of minutes to transfer.

I came up with the idea of using clear line after NUMEROUS incidents of coughing and gagging on Hi-Test! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif

(For some reason I feel I'm gonna regret this. Howie?)

[Norm reynolds]

I tell what I use and it works pretty good
87-91 fords I know the vans had them . A electric fuel
pump that was mounted on the frame rail likes like a fuel filter with wires
I take one of them attach a small fuel line on the suction end of the pump and
Attach the outlet hose in a gas can put suction hose in the gas fill hole power up the pump with 12 volt’s
I can get 98 % of the gas out that way have been doing
this for years
But for god shake do not use your mouth to Siphon http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif Have learned the hard way http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif
This is NOT a good thing to do


For me it was the best way

[budnate]

a little tip cowboys, grab a outboard gas squeeze bulb insert in your siphon line.. pump a few times...wollaa gas... and no bad breath later on your date, http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif dont ask how I know this trick. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Born30YrsLate]

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I came up with the idea of using clear line after NUMEROUS incidents of coughing and gagging on Hi-Test! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif



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I imagine it gave you gas...you could probably light your burbs on fire...now that's a party trick...

[ORIGLS6]

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a little tip cowboys, grab a outboard gas squeeze bulb insert in your siphon line.. pump a few times...wollaa gas... and no bad breath later on your date, http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif dont ask how I know this trick. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif Yeah, that works too........ or one of those cheap squeeze pump thingys we used in the 80's to fill our Kerosun Heaters. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[jl8z28]

go to Home depot and get a kerosean pump and take the siphon line and put it on the end to make it longer, it will empty your tank in no time.

[camaromb]

There is a great product available for siphoning. Its a long section of 1/2" clear hose with a check valve on the end. Its called the super siphon. It was a gift, I'm not sure where they are sold but it works great.
Mark

[Ngtflyr]

Super Siphon (http://www.boatshowproducts.com/SuperSiphon.html?gclid=COCCkIHRwooCFRssVAodx2W2kQ)

Much better than the tried and true method I learned when I was a kid.

[PeteLeathersac]

I did an upside-down head inside the empty doghouse of a 60's Chevy Van siphon trick once...sucked on the fuel line and filled my head and sinus cavity w/ gas...puked, passed out and had a headache for days...don't try it!!.

On another Danger note, isn't Ethanol toxic if you ingest it?. I've seen some station pumps note up to 10% Ethanol content and wondered how bad ingesting some when doing the simple siphoning we all love to do?.

~ Pete
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Alss]

Thanks guys..used a siphon pump on the fuel line by the fuel pump..did the trick nicely!!..of course I took too much out and had to put it back in againhttp://bestsmileys.com/darwin/2.gif

ALbert

[GRB]

If you can get your hand around the filler neck hole you can put your fingers over the hole so that when you blow into the hose you increase the air pressure in the tank so that when you take your mouth off the hose the fuel comes squirting out. That's scientific! Kind of like letting the air out of a balloon.

[bashton]

Hey Albert, just leave the gas in, call my cell as soon as you arrive, then turn the keys over to me, and...well, you know!

Just Kidding!

It will be nice meeting you and having you join us! Any other questions, let me know! Cell (586) 549-5291

BA

[Donutblue]

Here in NY we refer to those that suck the gas of others (illegaly) as using a "Tennessee gas card" -- sorry about that knoxvillepig. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[AnnieHartweg]

I came up with the idea of using clear line after NUMEROUS incidents of coughing and gagging on HI-Test!

Are you trying to tell us this is the real reason for your "slight" loss of hair!?! Sorry Bud but you left the door WIDE open on this one!

[71-LS6]

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If you can get your hand around the filler neck hole you can put your fingers over the hole so that when you blow into the hose you increase the air pressure in the tank so that when you take your mouth off the hose the fuel comes squirting out. That's scientific! Kind of like letting the air out of a balloon.

[/ QUOTE ] Figured that out as a teenager after getting the petroleum mouthwash treatment a few times

[GRB]

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If you can get your hand around the filler neck hole you can put your fingers over the hole so that when you blow into the hose you increase the air pressure in the tank so that when you take your mouth off the hose the fuel comes squirting out. That's scientific! Kind of like letting the air out of a balloon.

[/ QUOTE ] Figured that out as a teenager after getting the petroleum mouthwash treatment a few times

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I figured it out just in time to never need to do it again!