Fuel Tank Removal Options

[watsonrx13]

I've begun my fuel delivery upgrade with the removal of the fuel tank. Everything went as planned until I needed to remove the tank from the car. The article, from PP, suggested that I lift the passenger side and cut the fuel lines at the bottom of the tank. I was unable to lift the tank high enough on the passenger side, but I was able to lift it on the drivers side (the rubber lines were about 4" long). The only way I was able to cut the lines was with a hacksaw blade. After removing the tank from the car, the next problem I ran into was removing the metal fuel lines from the bottom on the tank.
After removing the large nut, how do I remove the line (see attached pic)?
Do I need to keep the larger line (3/8") or the smaller line (5/16") if I'm running dual webers?

[Brad Roberts]

OUCH. Replace the tank. Every 914 parts place has 10-20 good ones (at least in this area).

Actually..its very easy to reach under and do the lines for the tank. You can see them clearly. How do you think the last person installed the hose clamps on the short lines you found ?? (from underneath)

Tough call on the lines.. I have used both and (rubber and stainless). The rubber goes quickly.. the stainless takes several hours. Both have worked fine for me.

B