Putting it in a jar to visually inspect it sounds like a good idea.
Thanks.

Mark K
1986 GL/2WD/4SPD
1987 GL/2WD/AUTO (parts van)

On Feb 15, 2009, at 9:20 PM, Mike wrote:

>  As Neil said, check for sediment and water; I'd say drain enough to
> fill a mayonnaise jar, give it time to settle out, then see if it
> separates into gas and water layers.
>  I'm beyting you've got a lot of water, and you'll need to drain a
> bunch out of the bottom of the tank, flush the lines and drain the
> carb bowl(s) completely.
>  Even old gas will burn, especially when mixed 50/50 with new gas.
> You've got to be sure it's mixed well.  Rock the car a bit to make
> sure, after you've drained the crap off the bottom.
>
> Mike B.
> .