fuel tank strainer
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fuel tank strainer
I have a factory, under the cab fuel tank on my 54 ford pick up that I want to put a strainer on the end of the pick up tube inside the fuel tank. My question is: Can I use aluminum for the strainer? Will aluminum break down over the years? Also, is there something already made for this application? Thanks. Ross
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Strainer
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Thanks for the reply to my strainer question. Yes, I was having a gas flow problem, and it seems that I have narrowed it to the "pick up" tube in the gas tank. No, it does not have a strainer at the end of the gas tank pick up tube, just an open hole. I used a mirror on the end of a small tube and a flashlight to see if there was any sign of a strainer at the end of the pick up tube. No sign of one nor any sign that there ever was one. So, I want to put one there. I can not take out the tube unless I do some un-welding and re-welding. I don't want to do that. I think I have devised a way to put a make-shift strainer on the end of the pick up tube. All I have is some aluminum mesh. So, my question is: Will aluminum decompose when submurged in gas for extended periods of time? Thanks. Ross Jordan
Thanks for the reply to my strainer question. Yes, I was having a gas flow problem, and it seems that I have narrowed it to the "pick up" tube in the gas tank. No, it does not have a strainer at the end of the gas tank pick up tube, just an open hole. I used a mirror on the end of a small tube and a flashlight to see if there was any sign of a strainer at the end of the pick up tube. No sign of one nor any sign that there ever was one. So, I want to put one there. I can not take out the tube unless I do some un-welding and re-welding. I don't want to do that. I think I have devised a way to put a make-shift strainer on the end of the pick up tube. All I have is some aluminum mesh. So, my question is: Will aluminum decompose when submurged in gas for extended periods of time? Thanks. Ross Jordan
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Aluminum won't be affected by gasoline, most carbs are made from aluminum. You may be better off removing and cleaning the tank, and install a large capacity filter near the begining of the line, maybe a large canister type from a diesel.
