Lunchtime mechanic, part ?

Today was the day to finally siphon out the fuel tank and the setup went something like this:
1) metal canister (one used for deck sealer, with the screw top spout on the lid); 2) 3/8" diameter tubing (silicone, clear. about 6 feet); 3) a 3/8" spade drill bit and hammer; 4) regular household vacuum cleaner with hose attachment.

First step, punch a hole in the canister lid at the opposite end of the spout. Hammer the bit and rotate and repeat until you get a decent hole that is TIGHT for the hose. Second step, detach the flex hose from the vacuum attachement and screw it into the spout of the canister lid (may need tape to complete the seal). Both hoses should only go in as far as needed to complete the seal and prevent them from pulling out.

Insert silicone hose into access hole of fuel tank and turn on the vacuum. The siphon action keeps the gas from entering the vacuum and allows you to use the clear hose to suck out the tank and sediment.

I had about 2-1/2 to 3 gallons and now I am waiting until the tank settles a bit before pulling out any more. The E21 tank is really 2 tanks, so the best spot to pull the fuel out is right at the low-point or exactly where the sending unit goes.

The fuel ranged from yellow to dark brown (with nasty bits in it!). It was interesting to see the consistency of the fuel the farther down I got in the tank. I can only imagine the damage done if this was allowed to be sucked into the fuel lines!!

Okay, break time over! Back to work!