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Author:  junglemaster [ Sat May 12, 2007 11:19 am ]
Post subject:  Yellow fuel?
So, I in the first week of owning my new 65 Deluxe, some b@stard put something in the fuel tank. The question is what.

When I drained the fuel, it was yellowish. No separation..i.e. not water, or coke or anything...but it "seemed" to be fully dissolved and yellow.

Ideas?

I will post a picture of normal and this fuel later today to try and explain better.

The car still isnt healthy, despite draining the fuel, adding in-line fuel filter and cleaning the carby float chamber. Jets are probably the culprit.

Thoughts on how to go about it? I just got a Gregories mini-manual off ebay..hopefully that is enough guidance for a non-mechanic like me :)

Dave
Author:  demonic1100 [ Sat May 12, 2007 11:26 am ]
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somone didn't pee in it did they?\
Author:  Timbo [ Sat May 12, 2007 11:28 am ]
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unleaded?
Author:  junglemaster [ Sat May 12, 2007 11:39 am ]
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Timbo wrote:
unleaded?


I've compared unleaded, vs unleaded with lead addative vs premium unleaded

nothing is yellow, they are all blueish redish.

Dave
Author:  Molina [ Sat May 12, 2007 11:40 am ]
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demonic1100 wrote:
somone didn't pee in it did they?\

I've always wondered about this... surely the petrol or even petrol vapour would burn your dick if you got too close... and if you weren't real close you'd risk back splash on yourself if you missed the hole. :?
Author:  Mick [ Sat May 12, 2007 11:42 am ]
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I think you're gonna have to taste it. Go on, you know you want to! (No don't, I was only joking)

What did it do to the tank anyway, did it clog the filter or something else? I heard some fuel station got caught watering fuel down last week in sunny Brisvegas.

EDIT: just read your thread in gallery, i didn't even know you were from Brisbane.....I just guessed right for some reason, I'm off to put some lotto number in then.
Author:  poeee [ Sat May 12, 2007 11:52 am ]
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They could of just wacked some 2 stroke mower petrol they had laying around. The oil takes the purple look away from it?
Author:  9YaTaH [ Sat May 12, 2007 12:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Yeller
Molina wrote:
demonic1100 wrote:
somone didn't pee in it did they?\

I've always wondered about this... surely the petrol or even petrol vapour would burn your dick if you got too close... and if you weren't real close you'd risk back splash on yourself if you missed the hole. :?


Definately not recommended on unleaded cars...backsplash guarranteed :!:

Have you run the car yet :?: No :?: drain the tank by undoing the rubber hose underneath the boot and throw the stuff away (responsibly)....try and run the fuel pump (disconnected at the carby float bowl) into a coke bottle or similar with the ignition leads removed so the car won't start.

Then fill with new stuff.
Author:  Moke'n'Andy [ Sat May 12, 2007 1:55 pm ]
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it wouldn't be bio fuel? I have never seen it or used it - it is on sale in QLD
Author:  junglemaster [ Sat May 12, 2007 2:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Yeller
9YaTaH wrote:
Have you run the car yet :?: No :?: drain the tank by undoing the rubber hose underneath the boot and throw the stuff away (responsibly)....try and run the fuel pump (disconnected at the carby float bowl) into a coke bottle or similar with the ignition leads removed so the car won't start.

Then fill with new stuff.


Unfortunately, I found out the hard way...shocking misfires and spluturing all the way home. Got it home though...just.

I drained the tank, put a filter in line, empty and cleaned the carby float bowl, drained the line and put new fuel. After that, it went well after a bit of running. Enough to do 10 laps around the block...but then, the next morning it started again (something settled?).

Probably take it to a mechanic now..outta ideas :(

Dave
Author:  junglemaster [ Sat May 12, 2007 2:53 pm ]
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Moke'n'Andy wrote:
it wouldn't be bio fuel? I have never seen it or used it - it is on sale in QLD


Had that thought too...but I went to the servo and asked about yellow fuel..even ethanol based - they said it's still that blueish/redish colour.

Dave
Author:  9YaTaH [ Sat May 12, 2007 2:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Yeller
junglemaster wrote:
9YaTaH wrote:
Have you run the car yet :?: No :?: drain the tank by undoing the rubber hose underneath the boot and throw the stuff away (responsibly)....try and run the fuel pump (disconnected at the carby float bowl) into a coke bottle or similar with the ignition leads removed so the car won't start.

Then fill with new stuff.


Unfortunately, I found out the hard way...shocking misfires and spluturing all the way home. Got it home though...just.

I drained the tank, put a filter in line, empty and cleaned the carby float bowl, drained the line and put new fuel. After that, it went well after a bit of running. Enough to do 10 laps around the block...but then, the next morning it started again (something settled?).

Probably take it to a mechanic now..outta ideas :(

Dave


Two things....

the new fuel may have found a pocket of the old stuff and is tainted again...but unlikely.

The crap running has probably burn't your points ...have a look there and pull the plugs as well.
Author:  junglemaster [ Sat May 12, 2007 3:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Yeller
9YaTaH wrote:
the new fuel may have found a pocket of the old stuff and is tainted again...but unlikely.

The crap running has probably burn't your points ...have a look there and pull the plugs as well.


Old stuff: possible...which is why I only put 5L back in (in case I need to drain again. Maybe i'll do that tomorrow morning!

Points/Plugs: I pulled the plugs which look "ok"..gave them a cleanup and made no difference. Not really sure what I am looking for at the points end of things.

Dave
Author:  Harley [ Sat May 12, 2007 4:25 pm ]
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What colour is diesel? :D
Author:  drmini in aust [ Sat May 12, 2007 4:45 pm ]
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I run Mobil 8000 (98 octane) it is a yellowish colour.
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