Well, looks like there is plenty of “stuff” on the rod, but since you’ve already pulled it out, might as well.

You are late! should have checked earlier!Time to flush the tank.

You still have enough rod left, but like mentioned, the tank could use a good flushing. I think that is why the plug end is used up, but not the extended half. My rod gets down to the wire 1/2 to one inch out, due to the crud accumulating around the drain hole area.I agree for the cost, I change to a new one, after tank flush. How long did it take to get like the picture?Jerry

Why is he late? There is still material on the rod to do the job. As for flushing, I flush every fall at storage time regardless of the condition of the rod.

wildtoad wrote:Well, looks like there is plenty of “stuff” on the rod, but since you’ve already pulled it out, might as well.That reminds me of several parts on my car/RV where..Well for example the front brake pads. We had the wheels and calipers off for a Different reason so I took one pad to NAPA and the next day they delivered a set of front brake pads.... When we reassemble we put 'em on .. I just became VERY VERY VERY happy we did that by the way (Rears failed).

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2oldman

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Aug 19, 2020

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wildtoad
Explorer II
Aug 19, 2020
Well, looks like there is plenty of “stuff” on the rod, but since you’ve already pulled it out, might as well.

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