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TR4/4A Worm in gas tank?

shoopal

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I just got my gas tank back from cleaning and the shop showed me what looks line a 3 inch worm curled up and encrusted on the bottom of the tank. Poking it with a metal rod did not seem to dislodge it so I'm wondering if it is some British artifact. I'll try to get a picture of it.
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SHOOPAL,
I have not heard of any museums that collect or display such artifacts. I am sure that many of us have discovered such priceless gems.
Maybe a previous owner ran out of gas and poured in some of the Mexican beer/ drink that has the worm in it.
Just keep smiling.:fat:
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Sarastro

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Given how easy it is to drop something into a gas tank, and the difficulty of getting it out again, I'm surprised that people don't find more strange objects in tanks when they are removed for service.
 

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Offspring of the worm gear?
 
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shoopal

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Hi George
I managed to finally scrape it out. Looked like a dead worm all right. No repair, clean under it.
Glad to give some opportunity for humor.
I thought about the tequila joke but I couldn't figure out how to get it in.
 

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Cannot help with the worm, but here is a mouse that did not get out of the way in time when the choke was pulled on a tr3. That hard pulling choke is good for something. My dad’s friend always told me to invent a better mouse trap and get rich!
 
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