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by Ray Claus
Tue Apr 28, 2020 8:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old gas
Replies: 7
Views: 3554

Re: Old gas

I removed the tank and carburetor today. I poured xylene in the tank and did several rinses that brought about two or three cups of nasty varnish like sludge out. The carb was actually pretty clean. I ordered a new set of gaskets to reinstall the carb. Will continue to work on getting the tank as cl...
by Ray Claus
Mon Apr 27, 2020 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old gas
Replies: 7
Views: 3554

Old gas

I’m a complete novice on the model T. I moved two years ago and parked my 1917 in the garage where it still is today. I decided today to go out and start the car. I checked oil, gas, and coolant levels first and attempted to start. It actually started in about 2 or 3 pulls but wouldn’t stay running....