Well, I didn't know about any filter, but I removed the tank in my 52 and cleaned it and sealed it and other than having to blow air into the line after it dryed to open up the line I haven't had any trouble getting gas through.? Other trouble, but not gas flow.  I also removed the  drain plug as well when doing the sealing(POR 15 kit) and it came right out.  The only thing I had to do was find an O-ring to fit the plug to seal it.  Maybe I'm just lucky(First time for everything)

Quote from: chetbrz on May 14, 2007, 03:20:24 PMI don?t know exactly what the filter looks like but it might just be a piece of screening.

It is my understanding that it is a sintered ceramic item with very, very fine pores. If so, it would be ruined by any tank coating.

Quote from: EJParauka on May 13, 2007, 08:46:24 AM
I'm concerned about the filter that is inside the gas tank.? Will any sealer product also clog up the filter?? I can't see how you can remove it.? ? Ed

Ed,

I have been away all weekend and now my home DHL line went south.? Hopefully I will be back online tonight.?

I had the same concern about the referenced filter that is supposed to be inside the tank.? When I did the paint I also blow out the line with high-pressure air.? I have even know a couple of gentlemen that have snaked out the line and like myself inserted a in line filter.? The actual fuel line is about .5" from the very bottom of the tank.? I don?t know exactly what the filter looks like but it might just be a piece of screening.

Chet?

I'm concerned about the filter that is inside the gas tank.  Will any sealer product also clog up the filter?  I can't see how you can remove it.    Ed

Hi Chet, Thanks for reply.  The straps and bolts are rusty but seem in good shape.  It bolts from inside the trunk.  I hope you don't mind, but I went on your website and e-mailed you some questions about cleaning out the tank.  By the way, that's quite an impressive display of your restoration project.  Wow!   Ed

Ed,

On that 47 Plymouth you are working on I wouldn?t recommend removing the gas tank plug unless you have a new one to install.? You will most likely damage it in the process of removing it.? It probably hasn?t been removed in 60 years.

If you need to have the tank cleaned I would suggest siphoning out what you can then dropping the tank.? When you remove the gas line be aware that you may have a small fitting between the tank and the line.? Don?t loose it.? Once out you can use the hole from the gas gauge sending unit and the fill tube to clean and dump it.?

How rusty are the gas tank strap bolts.? They remove from inside the trunk.?



Shade tree method for cleaning and refurbishing the tank, see link below.

http://www.chetscoins.com/1948p15/20045/09182005.htm

Chet?

My 47 plymouth manual says there is an Oilite filter in the gas tank. It's self-cleaning. Also, a drain plug that according to the manual should be removed to take out accumulated sediment and water once a year. I took off the gas tank and plan to have it cleaned out.  Some websites say they do this and apply a sealer inside.  Wouldn't this clog up the filter?  And that drain plug.  Do people actually remove it every year?  Is that advisable.  I'm confused on this issue.  What is the best thing to do to get my gas tank in good working shape?   Help.     Ed