Funnel in fuel tank

[Sissybitus]

I'm new on here, and also a novice at mowing, and cannot find how to post a question, so i will just reply to this question with a question. I dropped a wooden stick that I use to check the fuel level (no gauge on tank) into the tank. Now it is on the bottom of the tank. Should I try to fish it out (I was afraid of removing a sensor), or will it deteriorate over time and mess up the engine?

 

[murphy1244]

I'm new on here, and also a novice at mowing, and cannot find how to post a question, so i will just reply to this question with a question. I dropped a wooden stick that I use to check the fuel level (no gauge on tank) into the tank. Now it is on the bottom of the tank. Should I try to fish it out (I was afraid of removing a sensor), or will it deteriorate over time and mess up the engine?

You will have to start your own club, The stick in the tank club.

 

[smstonypoint]

I'm new on here, and also a novice at mowing, and cannot find how to post a question, so i will just reply to this question with a question. I dropped a wooden stick that I use to check the fuel level (no gauge on tank) into the tank. Now it is on the bottom of the tank. Should I try to fish it out (I was afraid of removing a sensor), or will it deteriorate over time and mess up the engine?

First, to start a new thread, go to appropriate forum and click on the tab labelled + Post New Thread in the upper left corner of the screen; e.g, see Owning/Operating.

Second, some here use a mixture of automatic transmission fluid (ATF) and diesel as a preservative on the wooden decks of their trailers. I defer to the experts, but I don't think the wood will deteriorate in the diesel. If you want to remove the stick, you could try using a "mechanical finger" tool.

Steve

 

[Sissybitus]

You will have to start your own club, The stick in the tank club.

Thanks for responding; the next replier also told me to start a new thread. I guess I'd rather be a stick in the tank than a stick in the mud...

 

[Sissybitus]

Thank you for the info. I might start a new thread, although I believe I will just let the sleeping stick lie.
Sissybitus.

 

[Professor Marvel]

Thanks for the info, I'm not sure if the diesel would break down the plastic over time and cause any issues. I don't think that I am prepared to try and remove the fuel tank, so I don't think that is an option.

I think about the plastic breaking down sometimes with different fuels and solvents but then I think, heck, they store the stuff in plastic so I guess it must not be a problem.

 

[94BULLITT]

Try using a wire clothes hanger to fish it out. Cut it to size and put a hook on the end of it.

 

[Sissybitus]

Try using a wire clothes hanger to fish it out. Cut it to size and put a hook on the end of it.

I have tried that, but the stick is in the forward part of the tank and I cannot see it, even with a flashlight. I'm afraid to drag the hook; I might haul out something I don't want to.

 

[jenkinsph]

I wouldn't worry about it too much, if you want to go fishing then go fishin for fish. The plastic won't deteriorate with the gas and surely won't with the diesel/fuel oil.

 

[Todd727]

the fuel from the gas can fell into the tank

I don't see a problem.