I just pulled my 93 FD out of the garage after a 3 year hibernation. Looks like the alternator died while it was sitting and I think the old gas is making it backfire, but there was no smoke on startup. What is the easiest way to drain the old gas so that I can put some fresh juice in it?

 

there is a plug on the bottom of the tank.

 

Thank you!

 

I'm pretty sure you know this but change your spark plugs too.

 

change plugs, flush gas, change oil and flush the coolant system.

 

why was it sitting for 3 years?

 

I had triplets 2 years ago

 

+Tranny/diff fluid change. All those fluids sitting there for that period would break down.

 

That is a lot of fluid.

 

Other things that should be on your list:

Replace the fuel filter while the tank is drained, less mess that way.

Replace the sock on the fuel pump as it is UNDOUBTABLY clogged/gummed.

Send the fuel injectors off to be cleaned (i prefer witchhunter.com).

Check all hoses and wiring for evidence of rodent damage.

Vince

 

That is a lot of babies.

 

I hope your seals aren't leaking like mine were. Watch those very carefully. Depending on the environment of where it was stored a lot of damage can occur. During the day when it gets hot the moisture pushes out into the rubber seals, then at night when it gets cold the moisture is sucked back in. Somehow it shrinks and damages seals much more quickly than daily driving.

Also I would be careful about the radiator. My suggestion is to flush it, don't just change it. Use some prestone radiator flush and check what you find in the bucket. If it looks sketchy replace the radiator, water pump and hoses if necessary.

 

I think the radiator is leaking so I am planning on replacing it. I have replacement hoses.