Well, I've retired as of last Friday.  Step-son and I worked on the '69 this weekend - then it got too hot!

Put on the right hand mirror, and replaced the left-hand window crank (such mundane projects) but then she wouldn't stay running.

From what I read, sounds like a plugged fuel filter, maybe caused by old gas, or a plugged carb jet.  Probably have to end up pulling and cleaning the gas tank.  At least I might find the tank sticker.

But what to do with 15 gallons of crappy old gasoline??

Any suggestions appreciated.

Jim

I'd strain it and use it in the lawn mower. Dump some dry-gas in it (isopropal, not methenol) and run it! Jaws792011-07-05 14:23:57

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Jim,

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Congrats on the "Permanent Vacation"!!
I'd have to go with the lawn mower thing too, but not all at once...mix it in with some fresh fuel too, or you'll wind up with a mower that won't start.
Dwain(longhorn294) will prolly have a fit, since he's a small engine repair guy...he hates it when people do stuff like that, then wonder why their stuff won't run!


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ALRIGHT JIM !  Well here's hoping, like some of the rest of us, you don't have 20 yrs. worth of back up projects around the property . After a few years here I'm still trying to adjust. Too much to do and not enough financing. I wish you a healthy and happy retirement buddy.

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Light and hold a match over the open gas filler...that will burn off all the old gas.  

After reading about all of the retirement stories and having people tell me they work harder after retirement I retire on the 1 of May and went back to work on the 3 of May.  My wife hires her unemployed brother to do her honey do list.  Life is great, retirement is wonderful. 

As for the gas.  Dig a hole in the back yard and dump it.  I sure hope the bunny huggers don't read this or I will get hate mail.