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Fuel tank removal

Post by cpt black » Fri Nov 17, 2023 1:37 pm

Did it many years ago any tips :?: only 2 gallons max in tank
Got 8 concrete blocks once left side inner panel and
outer panel off if i raise the car up with wheels on can i just lower
wheels on to blocks wot ya think or just put blocks under the chassis rail
All answers on a post card :lol:
And no the fuel pump dont work :roll:
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Re: Fuel tank removal

Post by jrh » Fri Nov 17, 2023 4:05 pm

Remember to REVERSE the bolt/nut holding the transverse arms when the tank is out.
Cos you can't get it out when the tank is in position.
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Re: Fuel tank removal

Post by cpt black » Fri Nov 17, 2023 4:45 pm

Nice tip John ;)dont want to tank the whole tank out just lower it as wanna install new pump sender
Any more Tips :?:
Our will have to dig my manual out and start reading :lol:
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