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| Pat Garvey |
  Aug 23 2010, 05:05 PM
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Do I or don't I...........?  Group: Members Posts: 5,900 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States  |
The fuel tank is ready to be replaced. Haven't removed one in 25 years, but I know it'e easy.
However, what do you recommend for low line clamps? As I recall, the last time I used thumb screw clamps (I was a chemist then & stole them from the lab), but I've lost them. I would think that to be the best choice, since you can control the flow, but can I get these at my local FLAPS? Any other considerations? Pat |
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Aug 23 2010, 06:52 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
If you're talking about blocking the fuel lines to keep fuel from leaking while you remove the tank, I suggest you just drain the tank at the point where the plastic lines meet the rubber at the rear firewall. Removing a tank with even a little fuel in it is a PITA. It's ungainly, heavy, and you risk scratching the underside of the hood while getting it out. Just lift it up, cut the old hoses, and you're done. The Cap'n
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Pat Garvey Changing fuel tanks Aug 23 2010, 05:05 PM
Vacca Rabite all the FLAPS around me sell fuel injection clamps... Aug 23 2010, 06:15 PM plas76targa Pat - I did exactly what the captain says. Drain i... Aug 24 2010, 08:32 AM Vacca Rabite Oh! I misunderstood the question.
I like to ... Aug 24 2010, 09:39 AM realred914 too answer the question, yes you can clamp off the... Aug 24 2010, 10:03 AM RobW Sorry to be preachy, but if you are working with f... Aug 24 2010, 10:57 AM
9146986 I get a couple of 5 gallon fuel cans and pull the ... Aug 24 2010, 11:38 AM |
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