FarmandRanchBoy
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My Farmall A is sitting in the shed. I drained the gas tank. Should I keep it in storage with tank empty or is it best to fill to the top and put a stabilizer?
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FRB
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FRB
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J.Wondergem
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- Rockford, Mi.
As long as it's empty, and carburetor is as well, it should be good to go.
Steve@Advance
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When it was drained, did it completely drain? Just opening the fuel valve will sometimes leave some gas in the tank. If there is still an inch or so left, try removing the valve, that should get the rest out. Any remnant could be mopped out with a rag on a stick.
To store it empty, it needs to be completely empty and dry. It also needs to be tightly closed to keep moisture and insects out. Same with the carb, if drained, replace the plug.
Also be a good idea to change the oil before it's stored, check the gear cases for moisture accumulation, check or replace the antifreeze, remove the battery and treat the tray with baking soda.
To store it empty, it needs to be completely empty and dry. It also needs to be tightly closed to keep moisture and insects out. Same with the carb, if drained, replace the plug.
Also be a good idea to change the oil before it's stored, check the gear cases for moisture accumulation, check or replace the antifreeze, remove the battery and treat the tray with baking soda.
old
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- Camdenton Missouri
Most of the time when I park a tractor for the winter time etc I pretty much have an empty tank and never had any problems yet
gene bender
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If its parked on a cement floor it will sweat and rust dirt floor no heat no problem. I just finished cleaning a tank whee it was parked on cement and the tank was mt. Had to tumble the tank with broken glass to clean up should have seen the rusty stuff that came out.
notjustair
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On small engines I spray fogging oil in the fuel tank. It comes in a spray can and sprays out a cloud. I assume the oil clings to the inside of the tank - I'm not sure. I know that I haven't had any rust.
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