[Peterv]

So my solution (which has worked so far) was to install a Scully Snorkel in place of my old fill gauge. It wasn't very expensive to buy, and it was easy to install. I capped the outlet at the bottom of the tank (didn't trust the 60 year old valve not to leak), and moved the PurePro filter to the top of the tank. I also added a Gar-ber screw on, oil filter style filter right before the burner. Replaced the old filter with a new element, replaced the pump screen, replaced the nozzle, and flushed out all of the lines. Once I fixed a minor adjustment issue with the Suntec pump (it would prime but not pass oil through the pump), we were good to go. So far, the burner is still working 24 hours later (whereas the last filter change plugged in 12).

[BrandonPetersville99]

You could pipe a new sution line into the top of the tank and keep it several inches off the bottom. Not a permanent fix but it could by you some time if you can't replace the tank(s) now. Install a couple of good filter in the new line.

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[VServer]

On the 50's it's basically, remove the tank, remove the pump, install the block off kit, and disconnect the two blue alarm module wires. The fuel line can be run direct to the fuel pump or you can just leave the check valve T fitting and cap it.

[diven]

Having the oil pump is better than mixing oil any day. Fix it if you can figure out where it's leaking. If you're bound and determined to remove it, there are a number of threads here that describe the process. You should be able to search and find a wealth of information.

[JohnDoe]

Pre-mix in the tank at 50:1 from then on. It'll smoke a little more at idle but that's because the 50:1 premix is constant and the pump cuts you back to about 60:1 at idle. [links]

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