Gas tank removal
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Burning Brakes
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From: St Augustine FL
Gas tank removal
On my 82 it looks not to difficult to remove the gas tank however I have never done it before. Are there any tips or tricks you guys have found to make it an easier process or is there a way to lower it a little without completey removing it? My car still has the build sheet on the tank and I want to retrieve it with out tearing it up too much. and look at the top side of the tank and repair any surface rust that may be starting.
Melting Slicks
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From: Minnesota in the summer, Las Vegas in the winter
I did my 72 tank last year. Pretty straightforward. An extra set of arms would be helpful. Obviously you should drain it as best you can first. I used a jack and a piece of wood to hold it steady since I worked alone. But I have a midrise lift so I could easily get under the car. Take pics and make note of how the lines come off the tank.
Racer
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I took mine out and had to replace it (1971) and a second set of hands really helps, make sure you check for the possibility of future leaks as you might have to replace it later with a new tank, also replace all rubber while you are at it.Check the fuel gauge sending unit also and replace if needed.
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Burning Brakes
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From: St Augustine FL
I removed the sending unit about a year ago and replaced the fuel pump. I drained and cleaned the tank when I did this. I probably should have gone ahead and dropped the tank then.
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Burning Brakes
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From: St Augustine FL
No I did not. I have had no problems with it however. When I build the engine I will have to go to an 85 fuel pump though. I will be running 2" throttle bodies, ported intake, comp friendly cam and Iron Eagel 64 cc heads.
Safety Car
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Kent, the tank drop is pretty much straight forward and a little cussing...LOL! While out, you might as well replace the pump with the 85 which will be much easier to do with the tank out in front of you. I had to replace my tank last year because it started to leak again after I had it fixed.
When you reinstall it, install new anti-squeak straps for the tank and frame, only don't bother buying them ones from the vette resto dealers. Go down to Home Depot or Lowe's and get some heavy duty roofing felt and cut it into strips, its the same stuff they will want to sell you from the resto stores. You may luck out and find some scraps as well.
I run 2" TBs on my 383 with a 8746 ECM, the Ostrich and EBL plus HAM. If your motor is stock, the 2"ers may not be a good choice with the stock ECM. Just a suggestion. BTW: What is the fuel pressure you are now running and injector size?
When you reinstall it, install new anti-squeak straps for the tank and frame, only don't bother buying them ones from the vette resto dealers. Go down to Home Depot or Lowe's and get some heavy duty roofing felt and cut it into strips, its the same stuff they will want to sell you from the resto stores. You may luck out and find some scraps as well.
I run 2" TBs on my 383 with a 8746 ECM, the Ostrich and EBL plus HAM. If your motor is stock, the 2"ers may not be a good choice with the stock ECM. Just a suggestion. BTW: What is the fuel pressure you are now running and injector size?
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