just when you think you start to go foward,, you have a set back ,, went out for a ride today and it quit i though it was fuel pump got it back home , and check the fuel filter and it was real dirty ,, i tried to blow into the line it was stopped up ,, it finely got it free it started right up ,, i did install a new filter ,, so now i need to do gas tank work ,, it under the truck too not behind the seat ,,so here i go

 

Be careful not to get a gasoline shower and then have someone spark you by calling your cellphone. -Mr.Wilson

 

I guessi need to find out how to remove it, ,, i might try to use a water hose and suck off some junk off bottom to see how bad it is, ,

Thanjs

 

Stock 53-55 gas tanks have a drain plug........IF you can get that out you might be able to flush it out.

 

Thanks tinman ill check it out,, i know this stupid but could a person open the drain plug then usea water hose to flush it then refillit and maybe add water remover if the is any,, could let it set for a dat or so, ,,, i know it sounds crazy, just asking

 

If your tank was cruddy enough that the fuel line was plugged, you'll need more that a bit of water to clean the tank. Consider having a radiator shop boil it or at least use a tank clean/seal kit. Either way, you'll want to completely dry the tank before reuse. Forcing air into it with a fan and some make-shift duct work should do the trick.

Good luck.

DW

 

I dont think the line was plugged just maybe the inlet , i am able to blow back through it now, i might try the syfin hose trick to see what in there first, , hopfuly i have a drain plug

Thanks guys

 

Write this down - after you are done hoping that your fuel line isn't a problem, you'll still need to clean or replace it. Crud isn't smart enough to only plug the inlet.

DW

 

i could easily run a new rubber line ,, i say thats what i will do after i get it clean

 

so is there a place in the cab floor to get to the sending unit of the gas tank?
thanks

 

IMHO an all rubber gas line would be a mistake . Our new gas eats neoprene .

 

Fortyniner's got it right. If you're having crud problems don't try to fix it piece by piece. Pull the tank, clean it with one of the kits on the market or boil it at a radiator shop. Run new lines and install new filters. Crud can be anywhere. Do it right one time.

 

thats what i am doing ,, i am looking into pulling the tank,,getting started today ,,

thanks

what are some kits that you are talking about?

 

Any of these

Eastwood Company: Search Results for gas tank sealer kit inproducts

 

Ok making some headway, , got all the gas out and check the drqin plug nothing coming out, , now whats the best way to get the 1/2 nut off of the gas line were it goes into the tank, ,, and i am guessing that to remove the tank you have to remove the step bracket also? ! Ill post some pic when i get back inside

Thanks