Gas Tank Removal
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Drifting
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From: grand prairie texas
Gas Tank Removal
I have been smelling gas lately in my garage around my 77. I traced it down to the 3/8th rubber hose coming from the tank to the hard fuel line. I guess I will have to remove the tank to replace that rubber hose. Also I can feel the paper build sheet on the top left side of my tank. Any special tricks to removing the tank? How far will the tank drop to where I can remove the fuel and vent line? I am replacing the exhaust system and I also figure while the pipes are out of the way it will give me better access.
Drifting
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From: Yooperville MI
Originally Posted by wnmech
I have been smelling gas lately in my garage around my 77. I traced it down to the 3/8th rubber hose coming from the tank to the hard fuel line. I guess I will have to remove the tank to replace that rubber hose. Also I can feel the paper build sheet on the top left side of my tank. Any special tricks to removing the tank? How far will the tank drop to where I can remove the fuel and vent line? I am replacing the exhaust system and I also figure while the pipes are out of the way it will give me better access.
Team Owner
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From: Redondo Beach, California
Originally Posted by wnmech
I have been smelling gas lately in my garage around my 77. I traced it down to the 3/8th rubber hose coming from the tank to the hard fuel line. I guess I will have to remove the tank to replace that rubber hose. .
The fuel tank to fuel line hoses can be easily replaced without replacing the fuel tank.
Racer
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From: Show me a cold beer and I will show you a happy man Maryland
I have a 70 and when I removed my tank it was fairly simple as I remember. Mine had a hole in it and since all the gas was alredy on the garage floor draining was unnecissary.
I looked up in a manual and it said to siphon the tank out, due to the fact that there is no drain, but you might be able to drain it through the fuel line at the sending unit. For the removal it says to remove battery ground cable and then the gas cap so that you can remove the rubber boot. before you can drop the tank remove the spare carrier and top tray. After these steps you might be able to get to the lines but if not, and the whole tank needs to come out, Remove the bolts from the retaining straps and if you drain through the sending unit prior, plug them before you start to remove the tank so you dont get any reminant gas on you. remove tank support to frame bolts, and remove the support. Lower the tank rotating it forward( dont forget to unplug the sending wire unit). I dont remember any big problems when I did it(about 7 years ago) so let me know.
If you have it all the way out you also can get that sticker off of the tank for safe keeping.
I looked up in a manual and it said to siphon the tank out, due to the fact that there is no drain, but you might be able to drain it through the fuel line at the sending unit. For the removal it says to remove battery ground cable and then the gas cap so that you can remove the rubber boot. before you can drop the tank remove the spare carrier and top tray. After these steps you might be able to get to the lines but if not, and the whole tank needs to come out, Remove the bolts from the retaining straps and if you drain through the sending unit prior, plug them before you start to remove the tank so you dont get any reminant gas on you. remove tank support to frame bolts, and remove the support. Lower the tank rotating it forward( dont forget to unplug the sending wire unit). I dont remember any big problems when I did it(about 7 years ago) so let me know.
If you have it all the way out you also can get that sticker off of the tank for safe keeping.
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From: Foxfield CO 1970 Convertible
Originally Posted by 68/70Vette
I don't quite understand the comment that to replace the 3/8th rubber hose from the tank to the hard fuel line (the factory steel fuel line?) ....you'll need to remove the tank.
The fuel tank to fuel line hoses can be easily replaced without replacing the fuel tank.
The fuel tank to fuel line hoses can be easily replaced without replacing the fuel tank.
Racer
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From: Mukilteo Washington
Originally Posted by Z-man
On a '77, the lines are all on the top...
(make sure you route them over the straps). Also look real close as to how the fuel over flow fits over the filler neck and how the hose is routed, I didn't and had a hard time figuring it out.
Burning Brakes
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From: Gainesville FL
If you don't pull the tank all the way out, you may also want to remove the side marker lights. While there is enough room to get your hand over to the hard line connection, you can't see anything. The hole for the side marker light is just enough of a "window" to see what you're doing.
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