ssohles
Hartfield, VA, USA
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Can't seem to get s siphon into the gas tank filler on my '98 Coachmen Catalina - its on a '97 Ford F53 chassis with a 7.5L 460CID V8. Worried about water separation keeping a nearly full tank over Winter storage here in VA as we are unable to travel at this time. Is there perhaps an anti-siphon block in the fill tube? Any suggestions appreciated.
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kaydeejay
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IMHO you are much less likely to get a condensation problem with a full tank than an empty one.
I'd add some gas line antifreeze, then top off the tank and not worry about it.
I hope you are parked in an area where 75-80 gals of gas won't attract the gas thieves - they won't worry about an anti-siphon block, they just punch a hole in the tank.
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lv2rom
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I think you've got the whole thing backwards....fuel tanks should be stored full with Stabil or something like it in them to avoid the formation of condensation and subsquent collection of water in the tank. An empty tank will sweat on the inside walls and cause a problem over time. Put the additive in the tank, run the engine long enough to allow the mix to travel throught the entire fuel delivery system, and shut it down.....Brian  
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Keep the tank full.. If it is GAS (I do not know about Diesel) and you are worried about water add a can or two of HEET gas line antifreeze along with STA-BIL or Seafoam gas stabilizer.
I do strongly recommend the stabilizer
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jauguston
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Full tank and Stabil. If you can drive it a few miles to mix the Stabil with the gas.
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There is an anti-splash back ball in the fill line, that will keep you from inserting a siphon line. Like the others said, store it full. If you insist on removing the gas, pull the hose from the tank and pump it out.
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Tom N
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You want a full tank for storage as others have stated.
There is a partition in your filler pipe that blocks a siphon hose. I think it's there to restrict gas fumes from entering the atmosphere and/or prevent a major gas spill if the vehicle overturns. It's an EPA requirement.
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