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(Message started by: lesterlad aka Rodders on Jan 12^th, 2011, 1:48pm)

Title: Emptying the fuel tank ?
Post by lesterlad aka Rodders on Jan 12^th, 2011, 1:48pm

Can anyone suggest how to empty the scorpio fuel tank (saloon) without removing it or damaging it ?
I have been led to believe that there is an anti syphon thingy in the filler pipe.

If any reply's are security sensitive please pm me with any solutions.

Title: Re: emptying fuel tank
Post by Highlander on Jan 12^th, 2011, 1:50pm

unplug the fuel pipe connector below the inlet manifold, connect a bit of hose to it and it will pump itself dry with the ignition on

Title: Re: Emptying the fuel tank ?
Post by Jonnycab on Jan 12^th, 2011, 6:42pm

Drive about with the handbrake on..... ;D

Title: Re: Emptying the fuel tank ?
Post by Mike H on Jan 14^th, 2011, 2:12pm

http://livinginthepast-audioweb.co.uk/images/misc/laugh.gif

Title: Re: Emptying the fuel tank ?
Post by Highlander on Jan 14^th, 2011, 2:27pm

http://i56.tinypic.com/28jxz52.jpg

Title: Re: Emptying the fuel tank ?
Post by lesterlad aka Rodders on Jan 14^th, 2011, 2:53pm

LOL at Stuart.

Done most of it now by hose pipe and the old trusty suck and spit method.

Just wish I'd remembered to put the ciggy out first. :o ;D
http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/1349/59634164.jpg (http://img80.imageshack.us/i/59634164.jpg/)

And to update, there is no anti syphon thingy on the Scorp.

Title: Re: Emptying the fuel tank ?
Post by Highlander on Jan 14^th, 2011, 3:04pm

on 01/14/11 at 14:53:28, lesterlad aka Rodders wrote:

And to update, there is no anti syphon thingy on the Scorp.

Handy thing to know, I must bring my hose and drum to Harewood this year! ;D