How can I clean out a fuel tank without removing it?

[WildBillHimself]

It's a '72 Camaro and the tank is probably the original. I found the in-carb fuel filters clogged with dirt and rust. I'm replacing the fuel pump and rebuilding the carb but I don't want to drop the tank out if I can help it. If I have to do that I'll put in a new one. I'm going to use a disposable filter in the line between the tank and the mechanical pump. Has anyone had any success with siphoning or ? to get most or some of the sediment out of an old tank? Thanks for your help.

 

[Zeake]

Ethanol will take care of the tank soon. . . . ..AKA the tank will rust out and you will need a new one. I'd replace it and all the fuel lines. If you daily drive it the sooner the better.

 

[Shooters Edge]

I would just replace it

 

[CliffB]

http://www.kreem.com/tankprep.html

 

[Lobo1]

Save yourself a huge recurring headache............replace the tank, lines, etc. and be done with it..

 

[StuP]

Replace or weep would be my vote as well. You can't clean it in situ, and if you're getting junk in the lines that's almost certainly where it's coming from.

 

[Just1more]

It's a PITA. Do it right the first time by replacing with a new tank. Wear gloves when you do...I have a nasty scar that took several stitches as experience with bare handing it.

 

[JamesG]

If the carb is getting clogged with rust, that tank is not long for this world. Replace.

 

[militaryrednek]

your going to have to remove the tank either way, cleaning or replacing. trust me its easier to replace than clean a gas tank. and on a old camaro that should be no problem getting a replacement one.

 

[bhudson]

Gonna have to drop the tank and replace all the lines and filters and stuff. No shortcuts really