GAs tank removal question.
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Racer
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GAs tank removal question.
My '74 has been asleep for over twenty five years, needs everything including a new tank or at least a tank flush and interior coating. I was hoping that the tank can be removed with the body still attached. Any help with procedure, tips on getting this done, or bad news that the body will have to come off of the chassis for access is really appreciated !
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Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi TE,
The tank can come down with the body in place.
The spare tire tub needs to be removed.
The tank sits on a small tank support that runs from frame rail to frame rail and also on the frame's rear crossmember.
The small support is bolted in place and can be removed as part of the process.
The tank is held in place by 2 straps that run up over the tank from the rear crossmember to the support.
Dropping the mufflers makes it easier.
No too bad a job!
Regards,
Alan
The support bracket is to the left.
Strap at tank support.
Strap bolt at rear crossmember.
The tank can come down with the body in place.
The spare tire tub needs to be removed.
The tank sits on a small tank support that runs from frame rail to frame rail and also on the frame's rear crossmember.
The small support is bolted in place and can be removed as part of the process.
The tank is held in place by 2 straps that run up over the tank from the rear crossmember to the support.
Dropping the mufflers makes it easier.
No too bad a job!
Regards,
Alan
The support bracket is to the left.
Strap at tank support.
Strap bolt at rear crossmember.
Last edited by Alan 71; Nov 9, 2017 at 12:26 PM.
Racer
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 414
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From: Humboldt county Ca
Be very careful with the fumes as Alan said. If you have a gas water heater in the garage, turn the gss and pilot light off. Knew a guy that had a jeep rear spring slip off a bottle jack and punch a hole in the tank. He was on a creeper and ended up getting blown out into the driveway. Almost lost the whole house.
Watch the fumes and vent the garage well!
Watch the fumes and vent the garage well!
Last edited by stumpshot; Nov 9, 2017 at 03:20 PM.
