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kxmotox247 · 09-07-2004, 09:08 AM

I'm going to be pulling my in-cab gas tank this week and was looking for tips or advice on doing it. I'm going to try to siphon most of the gas out before I do it. Any tips or advice on doing this? I want to insulate the back of the cab with some dynamat for noise reduction.
Thanks,
Josh

imdarren · 09-07-2004, 09:43 AM

It's real easy. Just remove the seat, and then all the bolts around the tank, (i think there is about 6 0r 8) then the sending unit wire, and then disconnect the fuel line. You may need to push the fuel line forwars slightly before the tank will come out. Slide the tank towards the pass side first with the fill cap off. Then when it comes through the grommet on the side put the cap back on.
Good luck!

Oh. and keep an eye out for the build sheet behind the gas tank. Make sure you save it if you find it back there.

Darren

kxmotox247 · 09-07-2004, 10:02 AM

I forgot that there might be a build sheet. There is no sticker in the glove box and I've been wondering what was on the truck from the factory.
Sounds pretty straight forward.
The only other thing I had a question about was that my seat doesn't fold forward. I didn't realize that some seats were "fixed".

I hope it's worth insulating behind the tank. The road noise coupled with the exhaust is out of control in this truck.

By the way....thanks!

JimKshortstep4x4 · 09-07-2004, 10:08 AM

If you soap up the grommet around the fill tube it will come through a lot easier.

Jim

**JIMs70GMC** · 09-07-2004, 11:32 AM

Make sure you run it dry also. A couple gallons of gas moving around does not help.

Fred T · 09-07-2004, 12:15 PM

I siphon what I can, the drain the rest into a 5 gal bucket. And be sure to smoke while you're underneath draining what's left in the tank.

You do have good insurance, don't your.

kxmotox247 · 09-07-2004, 12:20 PM

Thanks for the good tips. I might get started tonight.

Anyone have any good techniques for siphoning?

**Palf70Step** · 09-07-2004, 12:39 PM

Yeah, use of a siphon pump is preferred, or have one of your teenagers do it.

**71swb4x4** · 09-07-2004, 01:19 PM

I pulled my tank last night, there were 7 bolts holding it in. I greased the filler tube a bit and it didn't give me any trouble.
The vent hose running up the side of the cab can be tough to get out. Here is the method I used last night:
Pull on it, realize it's stuck and won't come out. Try to bolt it back in, figure out that you moved it down and can't get the bolt in. Push it up real hard trying to get the bolt to find the hole, hit your thumb on the sharp cab edge and cut the he!! out of it, when you are done cussing realize that as a reaction to getting cut you pulled the vent tube out, and it's now laying on the cab floor.

neonlarry · 09-07-2004, 02:41 PM

Now that sounds like fun, at least you don't have to put it back.

09-07-2004, 09:08 AM	#1
kxmotox247 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 1,397	Tips on gas tank removal? I'm going to be pulling my in-cab gas tank this week and was looking for tips or advice on doing it. I'm going to try to siphon most of the gas out before I do it. Any tips or advice on doing this? I want to insulate the back of the cab with some dynamat for noise reduction. Thanks, Josh __________________ Baby Blue's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652776 Project 68's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post8442117 www.stonecolumnclassics.com Email: Josh@stonecolumnclassics.com

09-07-2004, 09:43 AM	#2
imdarren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SW Washington Posts: 1,006	It's real easy. Just remove the seat, and then all the bolts around the tank, (i think there is about 6 0r 8) then the sending unit wire, and then disconnect the fuel line. You may need to push the fuel line forwars slightly before the tank will come out. Slide the tank towards the pass side first with the fill cap off. Then when it comes through the grommet on the side put the cap back on. Good luck! Oh. and keep an eye out for the build sheet behind the gas tank. Make sure you save it if you find it back there. Darren __________________ Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

09-07-2004, 10:02 AM	#3
kxmotox247 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 1,397	I forgot that there might be a build sheet. There is no sticker in the glove box and I've been wondering what was on the truck from the factory. Sounds pretty straight forward. The only other thing I had a question about was that my seat doesn't fold forward. I didn't realize that some seats were "fixed". I hope it's worth insulating behind the tank. The road noise coupled with the exhaust is out of control in this truck. By the way....thanks! __________________ Baby Blue's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652776 Project 68's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post8442117 www.stonecolumnclassics.com Email: Josh@stonecolumnclassics.com

09-07-2004, 11:32 AM	#5
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Make sure you run it dry also. A couple gallons of gas moving around does not help. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

09-07-2004, 12:15 PM	#6
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	I siphon what I can, the drain the rest into a 5 gal bucket. And be sure to smoke while you're underneath draining what's left in the tank. You do have good insurance, don't your. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

09-07-2004, 10:08 AM	#4
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	If you soap up the grommet around the fill tube it will come through a lot easier. Jim

09-07-2004, 12:20 PM	#7
kxmotox247 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 1,397	Thanks for the good tips. I might get started tonight. Anyone have any good techniques for siphoning? __________________ Baby Blue's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652776 Project 68's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post8442117 www.stonecolumnclassics.com Email: Josh@stonecolumnclassics.com

09-07-2004, 12:39 PM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,322	Yeah, use of a siphon pump is preferred, or have one of your teenagers do it. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-07-2004, 01:19 PM	#9
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,499	I pulled my tank last night, there were 7 bolts holding it in. I greased the filler tube a bit and it didn't give me any trouble. The vent hose running up the side of the cab can be tough to get out. Here is the method I used last night: Pull on it, realize it's stuck and won't come out. Try to bolt it back in, figure out that you moved it down and can't get the bolt in. Push it up real hard trying to get the bolt to find the hole, hit your thumb on the sharp cab edge and cut the he!! out of it, when you are done cussing realize that as a reaction to getting cut you pulled the vent tube out, and it's now laying on the cab floor. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

09-07-2004, 02:41 PM	#10
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	Now that sounds like fun, at least you don't have to put it back. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI



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