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Draining Petrol From Petrol Tank
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 7:02 pm
by alexwitham
Hi,
I need to drain the fuel from my old tank, remove the tap etc and cap and fit to my new tank. Any tips in doing this as I'd rather avoid being covered in petrol and breaking something.
Appreciate your help.
Re: Draining Petrol From Petrol Tank
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 7:20 pm
by Drunkn Munky
Tilt the tank forward, remove the tap, place tank over fuel can using a funnel the catch the fuel. Simples

Re: Draining Petrol From Petrol Tank
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 9:18 pm
by lukemillar
Rubber hose and a mint!

Re: Draining Petrol From Petrol Tank
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 9:55 pm
by ludacris
Drunkn Munky wrote:Tilt the tank forward, remove the tap, place tank over fuel can using a funnel the catch the fuel. Simples

this is how it's done...i learnt the hard way of getting fuel all over myself before this way clicked in my head. don't bother with those syphon kits...useless
Re: Draining Petrol From Petrol Tank
Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 3:04 pm
by alexwitham
Thanks guys.