Michael,
Definitely drain it. After two years it's turned to varnish, (brown and
smelly), and it's most likely got a scum line at the 5 gallon mark. You may
have to have the tank cleaned. I would be very surprised if it started. I
have old wooden boats which, if I don't use them within a year, will varnish
up inside the tank, fuel line and carb. The time to put in the gas saver is
when you intend to park it. Don't forget to drain the carb, floats will
stick if you don't. I don't think gas saver works backwards.
Regards,
Wayne - 47 1 Ton Panel - http://www.stores.ebay.com/thepaneltruckmercantile
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Lubitz" <mlubitz@texas.net>
To: "Old chevy truck advice" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2003 8:30 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] Old gas
> Guys,
>
> I have had a truck stored in the garage for two years. It has about 5
gallons
> of gas in the tank. Three questions:
>
> 1. Should I drain the gas before I start the truck and refill it with new
> gas?
> 2. Would it be worthwhile to put some gasoline saver additive in the tank
> now? I was thinking to use the same additive that I put in the lawnmower.
> 3. Should I drain the gas now or just wait for a year to do something? I
> won't start the truck for about nine months to a year.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Michael Lubitz
> '46 3/4 ton stock pick up, "Buddy"
> '48 three window hot rod
> Austin, Texas
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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