dual tank problem?
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Don't give up yet. Your truck is 10 years younger then mine. I am sure that you will be able to get the bolts off. Get some pentrating oil on them a day or so before your going to try and you should be fine.
Blindlightguy
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just do what all the lightning guys are doing and take out the front tank and bypass all that junk...u can't afford to fill up both tanks anymore so why let your gas sit in a tank. i mean...unless u are driving all over the country 19 gals will suffice...i am about to do mine and will let u guys know how it went
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From: austin
If they're not coming loose, soak them in some PB penetrating oil (or whatever nutbuster product you prefer) and get some long extensions, a cheater pipe, and be ready to bang the crap out of your forearms when it finally breaks! I've pulled the bed on an '86 and loosened the bolts on a '78 - it's really not that bad. And if you just loosen the 6 bolts first, you'll know very early whether or not removing your bed is an option.
-Chris
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From: PA
I'm pondering the same job myself.
About the non-sparking thing, with all the dry winter air, isn't static shocking a major fire risk? What should I do to safely handle and dispose of the old tank?
Dave
About the non-sparking thing, with all the dry winter air, isn't static shocking a major fire risk? What should I do to safely handle and dispose of the old tank?
Dave
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From: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
For static just make sure you are grounded and such when working iwht it. As for destroying hydro carbins so you can set fire and do wahtever without explosion you can get some kitty litter, corn starch, bleach (all those kill the hydro carbons in a sense) put it in the tank and slosh it around and it should stop that death nthing form happening. On disposal as long as no more hydro carbons are present you can take it to scrap.
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From: PA
Thanks. I found some good info by searching, but I still have a question:
Do I really need to back it up on ramps to drop the rear tank? It's a 4x4 and there seems to be plenty of space to get the tank down and out.
Dave
Do I really need to back it up on ramps to drop the rear tank? It's a 4x4 and there seems to be plenty of space to get the tank down and out.
Dave
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Y ou should be able to get it out without jacking the truck up, i changed the tank in my Dad's '88 Bronco on the ground. However jacking or ramps may make the job easier and more comfortable to do.
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Originally Posted by dgeesaman
I'm pondering the same job myself.
About the non-sparking thing, with all the dry winter air, isn't static shocking a major fire risk? What should I do to safely handle and dispose of the old tank?
Dave
About the non-sparking thing, with all the dry winter air, isn't static shocking a major fire risk? What should I do to safely handle and dispose of the old tank?
Dave