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Old Mar 11, 2005 | 06:20 PM
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On my '85 L98...

If you look in the fuel tank, you'll see a yellow plastic(?) tray fastened to the bottom. What is the purpose of this? Can it be removed?

the reason I ask is that mine has come loose and is swimming around in the tank (to make a long story short).
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Old Mar 11, 2005 | 06:31 PM
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If memory serves me, the sock fits into it. I believe it is an anti slosh baffle.

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Originally Posted by CFI-EFI
If memory serves me, the sock fits into it. I believe it is an anti slosh baffle.

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Hmm... I thought the fuel level sender fit into it, but I can't tell anymore- so you may be right.
Would it mainly serve a purpose if the tank is low?

I can't seem to find anything about it in my books, I'll look again.

thanks for the response
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I ckecked my book, too, before I replied. I don't see mention of it, but I do remember seeing it when I scoured the inside of my tank.

If it is for what I think, it would have it's greatest effect at low fuel levels. At a half tank or better, it would have no effect.

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Originally Posted by CFI-EFI
If it is for what I think, it would have it's greatest effect at low fuel levels. At a half tank or better, it would have no effect.

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In that case, out it comes

If I notice anythng out of the ordinary, I'll know what the problem is
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