Need help getting my fuel tank out - thanks, nothing more money couldn't cure... Options

[moparrob]

The prior owner of my car tried to coat the fuel tank in my 1974 914 but it ended up flaking off. I didn't feel like messing with trying to remove the coating so I ended up looking for another tank.

Thanks to fellow member Bruce Stone (bdstone914) I now have a usable fuel tank which I need to install. The problem I am now facing is how to get the old fuel lines off and remove the tank. The problem is how to get to those hose clamps given the lack of space.

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I'm also concerned about getting them re-attached properly when the new tank goes in. So are there any tricks to doing this? I tried to lift the tank partway up to get to the lines but it felt like the lines were holding it in place.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

[stugray]

"It started with the CB gas tank bungs - had to have them. Followed by 10 feet of the proper 30R9 fuel hose, and the proper hose clamps (not the screw drive ones).

While I was at it I decided to finish plumbing the rest of my system in -6 AN fittings, to the fuel filter, to the pump and back to the pressure regulator. Then new fittings out to the carbs.

Of course, while I was at it I HAD to get a new in-line fuel pressure gauge.

So, $125 later I now have my fuel system completely configured from stem to stern."

Sounds like you got off easy!

My Holley fuel pump cost almost that much alone.
Jegs wants $21 a FOOT for the 30R9, but found it a NAPA for ONLY $7 / foot.

Luckily I only needed ~5 feet to get to the 3/8" steel line in the tunnel.
I have a fuel cell where the spare used to be.

You can also get the "screw drive" hose clamps from Jegs that do not cut the soft hose.

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http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Performance+Pro.../16050/10002/-1

Notice they did not cut the slots all the way through, so no sharp edges.

I searched about 10 local FLAPS and could NOT find a 3/8" fuel injection hose clamp that would go over the 30R9 WHEN IT HAD A HOSE BARB IN IT.

Stu

[moparrob]

I searched about 10 local FLAPS and could NOT find a 3/8" fuel injection hose clamp that would go over the 30R9 WHEN IT HAD A HOSE BARB IN IT.

Stu

These look like they will work. I'll see when the hose arrives.

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