260z sputtering and cutting off

[KenshinX]

Here is the problem, I sent my early 260z with SUs to tidewater Z to be fixed. I thought it was the fuel pump. I picked it up today he said it was not the fuel pump, but a miswiring under the dash. Well I started her up her idled just fine. I got about a block away and it started sputtering like it was not getting gas. So I pulled over to a parking lot near by and took my other car with my mother and got some gas. Came back put 2 gallons in. To my misfortune the little white pour tube that screws on the gas can fell into my gas pipe. I'm not sure if there is some sort of block before the tank, but I think it got into my tank. I hope not.

Anyway, I started it up just fine and it continued to sputter at this point i began to drive back to the shop having to restart the car ever couple feet and barely made it back.

My question is what could be cause this? the timing? I just changed the spark plugs. Is the carbs not getting fuel? are they out of tune?

[hls30.com]

Sounds a lot like junk in the tank...before the tube went in.

Fortunately the tank is pretty easy to drop and clean, but inspect it and clean it out/coat it if you see rust forming inside.

Will

[KenshinX]

How much does it cost to get it recoated? I tried to search, but I found only one post 4 years ago that said $200.

[ChrisZ]

I think you should get hold of a radiator shop, look up your local and get a quote.

Chris

[KenshinX]

I called a local radiator shop one quoted $225 and the other $90. The $90 shop seemed nicer and more helpful.