Dropping tank, removing sender...How easy/hard?

[pontiacgp]

All you guys have missed the question, he asked how to drop the tank so all he has to do is to removed the bolts for the straps and the tank will drop.....your welcome....😎

 

[CaliWagon83]

Haha...True, pontiacgp, but will eventually get to those next steps. Putting that info in this thread will prevent me from posting another stupid rookie post. You’re welcome.

 

[TURNA]

In case you have no idea what I mean watch this.
Only 2 minutes long

 

[69hurstolds]

Haha...True, pontiacgp, but will eventually get to those next steps. Putting that info in this thread will prevent me from posting another stupid rookie post. You’re welcome.

I think the main idea here is to ensure that your next post isn't one starting with "Well, that didn't end well..." with pictures of a dented tank plus blood/separated fingers on the floor and a bandaged hand/arm. Safety first. Human, then car/equipment, in that order. Stay safe.

 

[fleming442]

In case you have no idea what I mean watch this.
Only 2 minutes long

That's a slick trick! I always pressurized the fill neck and pushed it out through the sender line into a can.

 

[Bonnewagon]

That is exactly how an air powered AC vacuum pump works. Harbor Freight sells one for like $20. You use a compressor to power it and it uses the venturi affect to create a vacuum which draws down your AC system. A carburetor works the same way. Air flow creates a low pressure area and atmospheric pressure pushes the fuel out. But I have to admit I never thought of that to get gas going without getting a mouthfull of AAAARGH!!!

 

[Local Hero]

In case you have no idea what I mean watch this.
Only 2 minutes long

That IS a slick idea. I never would have thought of that. I was given a hand pump for tasks like that. But now I'm left wondering how the guy figured that out by accident... 🤔

 

[ed1948]

Definitely a 1 person job even with 1/3 filled. The sender ring took 1/2 hour trying to budge it. The layer of rust jammed the ring. Perhaps you'll find the build sheet on top of the tank. I lined the tank straps with strips of bicycle inner tube.

ADDED EDIT: The above is true only if you're using jacks, jackstands and common sense.

 

[L92 OLDS]

I did it myself as well but holding even an empty tank in position without a jack will wear your arms out quick. That is coming from a guy that bench presses 300 lbs.

 

[fleming442]

Definitely a 1 person job even with 1/3 filled. The sender ring took 1/2 hour trying to budge it. The layer of rust jammed the ring. Perhaps you'll find the build sheet on top of the tank. I lined the tank straps with strips of bicycle inner tube.

Roofing tar paper strips work wéll,also.