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[Guernseyman]

Some time ago I purchased a Jan 1955 4-door A30 with 19K miles on the clock. I ran her for 12 months but then she went into storage for two years. Now I have decided to get her back on the road but she won't start. The petrol coming out of the electric pump was a horrible yellow colour so I decided to drain the tank and clean the fuel lines. The fuel line was clear but I then made what I think was a serious mistake. I refitted the fuel line but and gave the it another blast of air but it didn't go anywhere. I removed the fuel line again and it was clear but the union on the tank appeared to be blocked.

Can someone tell me if there is a non-return valve in the tank and what are my chances of freeing it up as there is obviously no access from inside the tank. I suspect that the valve was fitted to the bottom half of the tank before the top half was fastened to it in which case I have a serious problem.

[DM]

No non return valve in the tank.

Your tank idealy needs to come out and be cleaned out inside.

[Peter_L]

Hi "Guernsey Man".... Maybe the OCC's first Channel Island's member ?

My parents and way back were from Jersey.

Welcome.

[Guernseyman]

Good morning

Thank you for your advice DM. The tank is out of the car and I will see if cleaning it out clears the problem. I will report back.

Hi Peter. A lot of Channel Islanders left for Canada years ago. Good to know you.

[Guernseyman]

Cleaned the tank and loads of gunge came out. Fuel outlet now clear, fuel line reconnected and fuel added. She started up almost immediately and is now running like a sewing machine.

Many thanks for your sound advice DM.

[Rick]