Gas Tank Removal
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Gas Tank Removal
Hello all,
I've got a '93 F150 with a leaky front gas tank. I'm interested in removing this tank. Can I just go ahead and remove the straps holding the tank and cut the fuel line connecting the tank to the fuel system? I imagine I should plug the fuel line once it's been cut. Any advice/tips on how I should safely proceed? I'll make sure the tank is more-or-less empty and do the removal in a well-ventilated area.
Thanks in advance.
I've got a '93 F150 with a leaky front gas tank. I'm interested in removing this tank. Can I just go ahead and remove the straps holding the tank and cut the fuel line connecting the tank to the fuel system? I imagine I should plug the fuel line once it's been cut. Any advice/tips on how I should safely proceed? I'll make sure the tank is more-or-less empty and do the removal in a well-ventilated area.
Thanks in advance.
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From: Portage Twp, PA
This is probably a stupid question...do you mean permanently removing the tank? Replacing the tank isn't a very hard job, even with the bed on the truck. Hell, I put a front tank off a '96 diesel truck on my '89 gas truck, and even with modifying the new tank to accept the old pump/sender, I got the job done in under eight hours.
I wouldn't delete the front tank...IMO, you'll hate yourself for it in the future.
Pat
I wouldn't delete the front tank...IMO, you'll hate yourself for it in the future.
Pat
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From: Topsfield, MA
You have to close off the fuel return line if you're going to remove it.
You can also simply disconnect the fuel lines with the proper tool, they have it at most auto parts stores and it's cheap (under $10).
You can also simply disconnect the fuel lines with the proper tool, they have it at most auto parts stores and it's cheap (under $10).
