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oldgas · 01-22-2025, 08:02 AM

My 1956 Ford Convertible that has a fuel problem.
Is there information on a blocked fuel pick-up tube on how to repair?
Thank you for your time.
Old Gas

GLAmes · 01-22-2025, 09:02 AM

Pick up tube? Isn't the fuel line fitting on the bottom edge of the tank like a '54?

miker98038 · 01-22-2025, 09:57 PM

First, blow back with low pressure compressed air. But also maybe this

https://www.ebay.com/itm/171963985993

dmsfrr · 01-23-2025, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miker98038

First, blow back with low pressure compressed air.
. . . .

I'd loosen the gas cap first, just in case.

rotorwrench · 01-24-2025, 02:19 PM

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I use a length of speedometer cable core to push into the tank outlet bung. My Mercury cars have an internal tube that runs along the bottom and angle up then straight back to act as a stand pipe just above the bottom. Pulling the tanks is a PITA but sometimes it's the only way to get the crud out of the bottom. It can build up pretty thick over decades of setting. My Mercs have drain plugs in the tank but not all do.

I squirt MEK in and then start poking. Fuel tank work is not fun.

01-22-2025, 08:02 AM	#1
oldgas Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 54	Fuel My 1956 Ford Convertible that has a fuel problem. Is there information on a blocked fuel pick-up tube on how to repair? Thank you for your time. Old Gas

01-22-2025, 09:02 AM	#2
GLAmes Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 354	Re: Fuel Pick up tube? Isn't the fuel line fitting on the bottom edge of the tank like a '54? __________________ '54 Skyliner. As close to original as I could restore it to.

01-22-2025, 09:57 PM	#3
miker98038 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kent, WA. Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,765	Re: Fuel First, blow back with low pressure compressed air. But also maybe this https://www.ebay.com/itm/171963985993

01-24-2025, 02:19 PM	#5
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 18,006	Re: Fuel Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I use a length of speedometer cable core to push into the tank outlet bung. My Mercury cars have an internal tube that runs along the bottom and angle up then straight back to act as a stand pipe just above the bottom. Pulling the tanks is a PITA but sometimes it's the only way to get the crud out of the bottom. It can build up pretty thick over decades of setting. My Mercs have drain plugs in the tank but not all do. I squirt MEK in and then start poking. Fuel tank work is not fun.