on 4/12/06 1:51 PM, Sam Walters at sam.cooks@VERIZON.NET wrote:

> Jeff,
>
> I have never had a gas tank related problem.  I think problems are most
> likely in vans that been sitting for a substantial period of time with
> no gas in the tank.
>
> I wouldn't change it unless there was reason to do so.  If you are real
> worried about it, pull it and look inside and make a  decision based on
> what you see.  You will have plenty of time to do that while the
> conversion is being done.
>
> Compare some of the list vendors before buying one off ebay.  Often ebay
> prices start at more than some of the list vendors charge.

I agree.  This problem is more frequent on the vintage bus list where
vehicles have sat for 10-20 years. I removed the tank on my 65 Westy which
had been sitting for 7-8 years, & flushed it out w/ no problems(the air was
still in the tires also).  However there are ways to knock all the rust
loose (put a chain or ball bearings/rocks in the tank & shake, then drain),
clean it out, etc. & I believe that POR-15 has a product for coating/sealing
rust in the inside of a tank to keep gamboo from getting into the filter.

Tom-unleaded regular $2.16/gal +_  here-think it will last?