zeitgeist57 Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 I should've known... So after 8+ months of not running, I FINALLY got the 'Vette put together with a good Optispark. The problem is now I have 18+ gallons of bad gas. The battery is a piece of crap too. I've had it jumped to my minivan for the last 20 minutes and it sputters but won't fire up. Plus, the whole area in my driveway smells like varnish/paint thinner... Is there anything I can add to the tank to "revive" old gas? Do I have to siphon out the crap and start with some fresh stuff? Any help would be appreciated... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FyrhzrdGT Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 I've had people tell me you can use octane booster to save it, I disagree. Gas is cheap, so are siphons. Take the crap out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 You fail. Poor Clay. It's even better since there is a Vette in the commercial . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 after about 6 months gas gets really unstable. Around a year and its nearly useless. Siphon it out and make a big fireball somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igor Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Toluene? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cranium Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Damn man, you can't win for nothing. I'm not sure how you're going to siphon it out though. This probably isn't a good idea, but what about disconnecting the fuel line from the rail and letting the pump run and pumping the tank empty. Sounds like you need a new battery too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99FLHRCI Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Damn man, you can't win for nothing. I'm not sure how you're going to siphon it out though. This probably isn't a good idea, but what about disconnecting the fuel line from the rail and letting the pump run and pumping the tank empty. Sounds like you need a new battery too. I would advise against this due to the pump getting hot. The pump will no see much resistance so it will be pumping full speed for 18+ gallons and the longer it runs the lower the fuel will get (obviously). This presents the problem of the hotter the pump gets the less fuel around it to cool it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted August 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Anybody reading this have some sort of siphon pump or transfer pump I can borrow? Better yet, you can have all the gas in my tank if you siphon it out yourself. Hell, you can siphon the 18gal of good super unleaded in my Passat to boot if it will make things more equitable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 autozone usually sells a siphon pump for about $5. I'd go that route to get it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 I've emptied many a gas tank by opening up a line and running the pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted August 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 FYI, I called UA Fire Department about where I can dispose of bad gas, and they directed me to SWACO. The girl there told me about their Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center. They take bad gas and other chemicals for free! Thought this would be helpful information for everyone: SWACO Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center 1249 Essex Avenue Columbus, OH 43201 614-871-5100 W - 12p to 6p Th - 9a to 5p Fr - 12p to 6p Still looking for a better pump than the $5 bulb siphon pump if anyone has something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 I believe my dad has a siphon hose and/or transfer pump still. I can check for you if you'd like Clay. Can probably get it to you at CC&C this weekend or tomorrow nights OVW meet if he does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 We made a electric pump that uses a small fuel pump on a switch with a storage tank. Put hose in turn switch reverse pump to fill back up. Works great for changing fuel pumps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 What ever happened to the old fashioned way of siphoning gas? Stick a hose down in the tank and start sucking. I saw my great-grandfather do this many times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FyrhzrdGT Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 (edited) I've got a $5 siphon pump and an empty 55 gallon drum. Shoot me a pm if you want to borrow both. I need both back. Edited August 25, 2010 by FyrhzrdGT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenger1647545502 Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Can you even get a siphon pump through the filler tube on a Vette anymore? I thought GM had gone to "Anti-siphon" tubes (welded in cross in the metal section to block the hose but not gas) on all their cars back in the mid-90s... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 #1 - Drain the gas. If the Vette is like an F-body, you can just unhook the return line and it will drain out under the car. #2 - Have several gas cans. Mix a little bit in with good gas in a DD to get rid of it (assuming there isn't any water/contaminents in the gas) #3 - CHANGE YOUR OIL. If you have been cranking and cranking with no spark for a while, you probably have washed down your cylinder walls, and have a oil pan full of gas. DO NOT start your car until you change your oil. #4 - Go get a new battery, and start it with that. #3 is by far the most important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ansonivan Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 +1 for giant fireball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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