84 F150
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84 F150
I'm new to this and just got a 1984 F150. I need to get ride of the old gas out of both tanks. One the gas gauge it says i have half a tank and not know how much is in other. What tje best way to get out the gas? And any tips on dropping the tank? Tips or what to look out for. Thanks
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From: Stockdale, Tejas
Siphon is the cheapest, hand pump from parts store is next cheapest, easiest is to go to harbor freight or parts store and buy a electric pump and drain away. Start hitting your strap bolts with PB Blaster now, use a good 6 point socket, recruit a buddy and get a jack. Pretty straight forward. Your sending unit is 31 years old, with the tanks out you might want to replace. you didn't mention engine size but if the pump is in the tank, I'd replace that as well.
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I'm new to this and just got a 1984 F150. I need to get ride of the old gas out of both tanks. One the gas gauge it says i have half a tank and not know how much is in other. What tje best way to get out the gas? And any tips on dropping the tank? Tips or what to look out for. Thanks
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great idea, I wasn't sure if he had in tank pumps, but after searching, it sounds like he does.
Mattn17, out of curiosity why were you planning on dropping the tanks?
Oh and welcome to the forum
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Mattn17, Can you please specify the fuel gauge problem?
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I was told the gas was 2 years old and it would be best to get the old gas out and wash out the tanks. Its a V8 5.0L 302
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I was told it dose not tell you how much is in the reserve tank when i switch it over.
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Needs more diagnosis
If the fuel pumps work there is no need to replace the pumps
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