Drain gastank ?
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From: SW Michigan
Drain gastank ?
What is the best way to drain my front tank? I filled it last week and the next day the pump stopped working. I think dropping it would be easer than lifting the bed. Can you get a hose past the check valve? Thanks SAV
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Trust me, dropping it *IS* easier than lifting the bed, unless the truck is brand spanking new and the bolts aren't stuck.
Otherwise, you'll be making headless bolts very quickly. Been there done that.
I siphon gas out both my tanks all the time for mowers, chainsaws, etc, but I have a somewhat stiff siphon hose. Its essentially a 8' length of fuel line hose.
Pushes right in past the check point no problem. SOmetimes it requires a little wiggling.
BTW, I highly recommend using a Ford pump. I've had problems with aftermarket pumps before, and doing this job twice is not fun.
Good luck!
Otherwise, you'll be making headless bolts very quickly. Been there done that.
I siphon gas out both my tanks all the time for mowers, chainsaws, etc, but I have a somewhat stiff siphon hose. Its essentially a 8' length of fuel line hose.
Pushes right in past the check point no problem. SOmetimes it requires a little wiggling.
BTW, I highly recommend using a Ford pump. I've had problems with aftermarket pumps before, and doing this job twice is not fun.
Good luck!
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From: CT
I siphon gas into generators out of both tanks routinely.
I use what looks like a 3/8" OD hose.
So yes you can get a hose into the tank to drain it.
I'm replacing the tanks on my truck. I went the remove the bed route -- cut the bolts if there thoroughly rusted.
I use what looks like a 3/8" OD hose.
So yes you can get a hose into the tank to drain it.
I'm replacing the tanks on my truck. I went the remove the bed route -- cut the bolts if there thoroughly rusted.
