Removing old gas from tank

[Jakefromstatefarm]

I've installed a rebuilt 4.0l motor in my 01 Tj. Prior to buying it, it sat for 2.5 years on a driveway with the gas tank mostly full. Before connecting the fuel line to the rail, I squirted some gas into a rag and found that it smells of varnish. My problem is how do i get all of the gas out of the tank to replace it with fresh before i start the motor for its first time. I've tried pushing a hose into the tank to siphon but it wont go all the way in. Any ideas?

 

[Jerry Bransford]

The filler assembly has an anti-siphon design. I'd remove the fill hose to siphon it out

 

[AndyG]

X2. Get some hose pullers , they are like large picks , sold by Gates, and go easy, work it around the neck.

 

[Jamison C]

You can also disconnect the fuel line and power the fuel pump until the tank is empty.

 

[Jakefromstatefarm]

The filler assembly has an anti-siphon design. I'd remove the fill hose to siphon it out

Thanks

 

[Jakefromstatefarm]

You can also disconnect the fuel line and power the fuel pump until the tank is empty.

I'll give that a try.

 

[Jakefromstatefarm]

X2. Get some hose pullers , they are like large picks , sold by Gates, and go easy, work it around the neck.

Thank you