Gas tank replace cheats?
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Gas tank replace cheats?
hey all, I have a 92 F150 dual tank, my rear tank leaks so I got a new one and new straps got all set up and realized my floor jack is broke, I dont really have the cash to go buy a new one, any ideas how to drop the tank without a jack? I have a ratchet strap from an old big rig, might be able to rig that up to lower it slowly, just to disconnect everything, but also need to hoist the new one up, hold it mid air to attach everything. any ideas would be great, thanks
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Ive got a bunch of one inch straps laying around, where did you hook them? I've stared at it a few times I can't see a good place with enough clearance. but thanks ALOT, that's just the kind of answer I was looking for.
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I attached one end to the crossmember in front of the tank, The other end I attached to the hitch I had installed. It was a tight fit, but it worked out just fine. It helped the rear tank was almost completely empty.
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Come on guys it must weigh 25# empty. That hurts if it hits you in the head. That is part of my problems too many things dropped on my head. But the rear tanks are wedged in there pretty good.
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Cut a 2x4 or something the right length so it is tight when jammed between the old tank and the ground, then when you get the new one where you want it, you can stick the prop under it to hold it while you put the straps on.
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Thanks to everyone for the great tips. this truck wasnt taken care of with its past owner, best I can figure it was a farm truck, so nothing ever goes easy with it, now I have the tank suspended with the ratchet straps but I cant get the fuel lines to disconnect, I bought the disconnect tool a while back and changed my fuel filter, but having a bit of trouble with it now. thoughts?
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An empty tank doesn't weigh much, i took mine out half full by hand, used a freind to do all the conectors and hoses while i lifted it out. 5 minute job.
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Thanks to everyone for the great tips. this truck wasnt taken care of with its past owner, best I can figure it was a farm truck, so nothing ever goes easy with it, now I have the tank suspended with the ratchet straps but I cant get the fuel lines to disconnect, I bought the disconnect tool a while back and changed my fuel filter, but having a bit of trouble with it now. thoughts?
Did I mention spray lube into the connector?
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It helps if you push the connector halves towards each other while pushing the tool into it. I had a set of plastic tools... used them once and broke one of them. Got the metal ones, used them twice so far, both times worked great once you get the dirt out of the connectors so the tool can seat.
Just keep at it, it'll come apart eventually (if you're using the right diameter disconnect tool).
Just keep at it, it'll come apart eventually (if you're using the right diameter disconnect tool).
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