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Old Oct 21, 2021 | 09:03 PM
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Is there a shortcut available that I can take that will let me drop a fuel tank that doesn’t involve removing the exhaust system?? I’d really like to stop making more work for myself if at all possible.

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Shortcut and C3 don't go together for anything I can think of.
Now C3 and Longcut....

Dropping the tank and putting it back in is a pain, doing it with the mufflers there to work around I just can't imagine the extra hassle
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Old Oct 21, 2021 | 10:14 PM
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When I dropped mine on my 74, I just loosened the muffler support straps and let them dangle. That allowed me to finesse the tank out.
Best of luck!
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Sidepipes are the best shortcut for working underneath the rear of the car.
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Old Oct 22, 2021 | 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by jmgreer1
Is there a shortcut available that I can take that will let me drop a fuel tank that doesn’t involve removing the exhaust system?? I’d really like to stop making more work for myself if at all possible.
The tank will come out without removing the exhaust (stock exhaust).
Once you get the spare carrier out of the way there's plenty of room.
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