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Thanks Guys. At least now I know what to look for. I have a feeling the clog is in the feed line and the tanks not an issue, Got some checking to do..

Good info Ron. I'm going to syphon out the tank as best possible and remove the tank. All your points are well accepted and I agree. It still doesn't answer the question of where is the fuel line attached to the tank. My understanding is there is an elbow fitting below the tank connected to s rubber hose. The rubber can be crimped off to stop fuel flow onto the ground.... but where do I access that fitting and hose? Under the car???

Hi folks. I started the questions on the Red Hawk posting. I thought this would be a more direct place to post the issues I'm having. So my 73 Avanti is having fuel feed issues. I've blown out the line and syphon pumped it out as well to the tank off of the fuel pump line. It'll run, but lethargic. Runs great off of a 5 gal gas can. I've seen virtually no crud showing up in an installed clear filter. So the main question for the day is where is the gas feed line attached to the tank and how do I access it? From under the car? Is there also a drain petcock or other drainage method? ..........

Thanks MFG.... I still will be draining the tank.. Gun...The lines seem uptight but I will be looking all things over... Thanks Guys... I'm just thrilled She started and ran so well.

MFG... SHE STARTED... and ran like a clock.. Carb is in great condition and all is near perfect. I said '''Near''' cause She is smoking pretty bad.. I'm assuming some continued running might help that issue.It hadn't been started for around 8-10 years. I couldn't use the gas line or tank.. It's just not delivering fuel. I blew the line out but it still isn't pouring out (or even trickling) due to gravity. ....SO... I set up an auxiliary tank (5 gal can) and some hose. That got Her running and idling perfectly.. She raps up instantly as well. I have to wonder if in the tank, there might be a pump tied to the fuel float gauge...If so... that would be the issue. BUT I'M THRILLED !!!

NOOOO. Ron!!!!

Yeah. Wifey will be available to hear bubbles and hiss. I was going to squirt a little PB Blaster in the line first and wait a few before air'ing it up. Thanks ...and I understand deteriorating... at 72. Dan O'

I did everything You recommend.. cept blow out and carb inlet filter. Will blow it out tomorrow, That makes some sense to me. The '63' Repair manual said it' gravity feed to the engine pump. Tank sits way higher than the engine pump. Thus needing the rubber line crimped off at the inlet to the pump... Otherwise gas spills out..Had that line off before and not even a drip... So the gas level sensor is not tied into the system?? (it needs replaced anyways) What air psi do You think I should use? Thinking about 10 lbs. Oh, and thanks Bro-Man, for the feedback.. It's reassuring to what I'm doing.

I'm an old school Muscle Car Guy, Had Mustangs and GTO (Judge). All were fun, but the Vega was actually downright scary fast. I don't expect the same out of this car but anything close would be more than nice. ............................ I've run up against a fuel feed issue in the ''73''., Gotta blow out the fuel line and maybe I need to get into the tank for the p/u setup. I don't know if there is an ''in tank''' pump or if it's just a p/u and gas level setup. I changed the pump at the engine and added a clear filter... very little is getting pulled up into the filter

Huh. I have just bought a ''73'' Avanti (was listed here) with a 400ci. I've been having fuel issues so I can't judge it's performance ... Yet.. IF it's anything near when I transplanted a 400 in a Chev Vega, it'll be a thrill ride.

John... I'm glad it all is there but for us owners it is not....at present. But thanks for all You do.

This is one reason the For Sale area is nice to have.. Nice find but I'm not into 4 doors.

So today I (sorta) got it running. I put 3-4 gallons of alcohol free gas with Seafoam in the tank. More Seafoam down the float bowls. Brake clean to kick it off.....No smoke , good oil psi, gas coming thru clean in a clear filter, It starts and runs a few seconds and dies.. suspect a gummed up carb. I consider today a success.

I'm considering B.A.T.. for my '82' 928 Porsche. Glad Your experience was good.

That's great (I guess). I'm interested in seeing what the traffic will be since the number of owners (especially the 2nd site) are sparse. Good luck with them.