Help! Gas Tank Removal
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From: Pecatonica IL
Help! Gas Tank Removal
Nearing the completion of my rear end rebuild. Came out to the garage to find a couple of those dreaded 'spots' on the card board. But this time it was under the gas tank! I wiped the tank to see what was going on and now its a steady stream! :cuss :cuss
I can see how to drop the tank, but how do you disconnect the lines before dropping it?? Does anybody have pics or a exploded drawing of of the lines that may help??
Also, does anyone have a good recommendation for a reconditioning service since its impossible to buy a new one for a 1980??
I can see how to drop the tank, but how do you disconnect the lines before dropping it?? Does anybody have pics or a exploded drawing of of the lines that may help??
Also, does anyone have a good recommendation for a reconditioning service since its impossible to buy a new one for a 1980??
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From: In Dreams There Is Truth Ohio
Re: Help! Gas Tank Removal (c3-4me)
you should have a small section of rubber line going from the sending unit to the fuel line. If you have a return line, then two rubber lines should be visible. The steel lines run on top of the right rear frame rail. Pliers will disconnect the clamps.
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From: Pecatonica IL
Re: Help! Gas Tank Removal (GDaina)
you should have a small section of rubber line going from the sending unit to the fuel line. If you have a return line, then two rubber lines should be visible. The steel lines run on top of the right rear frame rail. Pliers will disconnect the clamps.
Melting Slicks
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From: New Paltz, New York USA
Re: Help! Gas Tank Removal (c3-4me)
When I removed the tank from my 81 I removed the straps and lowered the tank using a piece of plywood and hydraulic jack. I lowered the tank just enough where I could reach in where I had removed the filler cap and disconnect the lines. :thumbs:
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From: Belgium /
Re: Help! Gas Tank Removal (Richard Cooper)
You can also disconnct the two right hand lines thru the top . Just remove the fillerneck rubber and you should see the sending unit and the connected lines.
Watch out on my 75 there is also a line on the left hand side.
Check here : http://www.vettefinders.com/index.cf...101Story&ID=10
[Modified by stingraymax, 5:40 PM 2/16/2004]
Watch out on my 75 there is also a line on the left hand side.
Check here : http://www.vettefinders.com/index.cf...101Story&ID=10
[Modified by stingraymax, 5:40 PM 2/16/2004]
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Re: Help! Gas Tank Removal (c3-4me)
Mine slid right out, due to no tail lamp panel on it at the time.
The ruber lines are short.
The ruber lines are short.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Orrtanna Pa.
Re: Help! Gas Tank Removal (c3-4me)
I disconnected everything from the top after removing the filler cap door and trim.I got a replacement from Zip about four years ago.These tanks had internal bladders and I've never heard anyone repairing this type of tank.
