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Wed Apr 26, 2006 9:46 am
When I removed my fuel tank for cleaning, I was able to get most of the fuel out by inserting a long, clear plastic tube thru the fuel filler and then using a vacuum pump to begin the siphon. Once the fuel is near the vacuum pump, you can disconnect the hose and put the end into a container.
As long as the hose is kept below the tank, it will begin to siphon. The key is to keep the plastic hose from curling up in the bottom of the tank, so that its end is at the lowest point inside.
Make sure that you have a big enough container to catch everything in. Also, you need to have plenty of ventilation to keep the fumes from localizing.
I know of a sevice/gas station in Rockland County, New York that was blown to smithereens back in the 90s. Someone was changing a fuel tank and dropped it on drop light. Two people died. It was sad but avoidable.