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    3/31/2019 12:19 PM  #1

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    From: Lockhart & New Braunfels, Tx
    Registered: 5/16/2013
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    Long Neglected 66 Coupe gas tank

    Our Long Neglected 66 Coupe gas tank has decided its no good.  I was trying to get it started the other day and no fuel was going to the fuel pump, and what dripped out smelled far worse than a refinery.  I pulled the fuel filler neck and what was inside resembled road tar, turpentine, varnish and cow drippings.

    I removed the tank and drained what was left and tried to clean the tank but gave up.  I'm not a fan of boiling a tank and decided to find a decent replacement.

    Besides the tank, the fuel sender is toast along with what I suspect is the entire fuel line and fuel pump.  The carb is also ruined  (almost new Holley Street Demon).  Upon disassembly, the floats were not adjusted correctly and the gasket was not in line with the bowl (a common problem with this carb).  The whole inside was tarred brown and gummy.  I may try and resurrect it.

    One step forward, a dozen backwards.

    So, I'm looking for a gas tank and sender in the Central Texas/ New Braunfels area.  Any suggestions?

     

    3/31/2019 1:56 PM  #2

    Bullet Bob
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    From: Montrose, Colorado
    Registered: 4/01/2013
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    Re: Long Neglected 66 Coupe gas tank

    First:  This thread probably would get better attention if it were posted in the Technical Question forum instead of the Swap Meet.

    Second:  How long has this car been sitting?

    Third:  Most any of the Mustang parts houses can help you but if you'd like to keep it in the family, so to speak, you can contact Steve's Mustang Parts in Waller, TX,  936-372-0022.  Steve and Glen are FYI Ford Forum guys and are good guys who give excellent service.  Right now they are dealing with a health issue so leave a message and they'll get back to you.

    "you get what you pay for, good work isn't cheap, and there are NO free lunches...PERIOD!"
     

    4/06/2019 9:21 PM  #3

    Ozblitz
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    From: Richmond, TX
    Registered: 4/14/2013
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    Re: Long Neglected 66 Coupe gas tank

    If you’re in New Braunfels, there is a Mustang parts place in Spring Branch called Mustang Mania. He use to be in Katy but moved to CenTex several years ago.  Owner is Russell.  Lookup mustangmania.com

     

    4/07/2019 5:11 PM  #4

    gjz30075
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    Re: Long Neglected 66 Coupe gas tank

    If it's an oem sending unit, you might try to save it.   I managed to save one by soaking it overnight in 
    Evaporust.   I used pipe cleaners in the tube and rinsed and soaked again.    Eventually it began to work
    and register ohms.   It's in the car now and works great.

     

     

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