Sticky Gas Tank Valve

[Bruce of MN]

I have driven my early '31 Coupe about 5 times. At first, the gas tank valve was easy to open and close, but now I need a tool to get enough leverage to turn it. I don't want to break it.

Do I need to drain the tank and lube the valve with some special grease?

 

[msmaron]

Sounds like old gas hardened up and clogged it. Lower the level of the gas, remove and soak to clean, should be fine then

 

[Gerard]

My advise would be : drain the tank completely , take the fuel line of, turn the fuel out and inspect the tank fuel outlet for debrie first. Then pay attention to the fuel **** itself. I'll bet you find find a lot of rust, gum etc.

 

[Gerard]

My advise would be : drain the tank completely , take the fuel line of, turn the fuel out and inspect the tank fuel outlet for debrie first. Then pay attention to the fuel **** itself. I'll bet you find find a lot of rust, gum etc.

Sorry for the type ... must read turn the fuel **** out.

 

[Bruce of MN]

Thanks for the ideas. The tank is less than 1/4 full, so it won't be a big deal.