How to drop the tank!

[Tampa T-Type]

I first want to thank everyone that has provided help in my never ending project.

I need to drop the tank to replace the pump any hints "so I can skip the learning curve". How much does it weigh is there a special way to support it or do I take it out completly. How about putting it back in two man job.
Thanks in advance|!

 

[85HOT-T]

Make sure the tank is empty. I did it by myself, took a little time to work it around to get it back in, but a fairly simple process. Lets say it has been more on the simple side of projects ive done to my car. As for weight, its like 10lbs or so. I just used my legs to support the tank. Just make sure the tank is empty, thats the important thing. Good luck.

 

[Rodney87GN]

Well I don't know what kind of shape your bumper fillers are in....but when I dropped my tank the filler neck caught on the bumper filler and just crumbled into pieces! Mine were already cracked and rotted, but I just made it worse removing the tank, so be careful.

Like mentioned above make sure the tank is as empty as possible. I used a floor jack and a piece of plywood to support the tank. Compared to dropping the tank on a late model F body, this was a breeze to do.

 

[WeSS]

dropping a tank

well you can get a little red pump with two rubber hoses small enough to go into the neck of the tank & into a container. Got this at advanced or autozone. My fuel pump went out unfortunately right after a full fill up. So I had to get this part. My friend who replaced the pump for me actually did this as I am not able. He also used a trans jack to lower it. At the back he took out the bolts & spacers & dropped the tank. Went pretty well. This is in my old car. Which will be leaving soon.
good luck!

 

[turbofrank]

I drive car half way up ramps for more clearance.
Use a jack with flat board to susport tank make sure tank is empty.
Loosen bolts near rear and disconnect lines and electrical connection.
Remove gas cap.
Now put a old blanket on the ground to prevent marring tank.
Move the two straps to the side.
Gently guide tank down with foot on each side to keep it balanced.
Remove pump.

To install position jack under tank and use feet to balance raise tank
and position in place with jack.

Not a hard job. You might want to buy new rubber lines it easier to cut
them off sometime.

 

[DCVING 6]

If no one said anything to you about replacing the pulsator with a section of hose, please ask! Wish I would have.

 

[T4Texas]

I used a motorcycle jack to do mine. It wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be. The stock muffler was a pain to work around. I'm sure the job would be much easier since I have the hooker dual exhaust on there now. Best of luck to you.

 

[rodman99999]

Second on that motorcycle lift. A REALLY civilized way to drop a tank if you can get one. The best way to drain the tank is to remove the valve from the fuel rail, attach a length of rubber hose, connect the fuel pump prime connector(grey wire near the Alt.) to 12V, and let it flow(into an approved container, of course).

 

[Inneedofabuick]

I agree with rodman. Do it like that if you dont mind running the pump dry.

 

[rodman99999]

Yep(he's right)- I forgot to add: Don't take your eyes off the fuel flow(or hands off the hose) while you're draining. Spraying gasoline around your work area is never a good idea. Neither is running your pump dry, but usually a pump upgrade is why most drop their tanks, no? Oh- and the motocycle lift takes the place of the "second man" in your first question. It'll hold the tank in the right position for you while you are re-connecting the hoses, wires, and then attaching the straps. You can use a floor jack instead, but put a nicely centered sheet of plywood(narrower than the tank between the straps) on the lift-plate, so you don't puncture the tank. Take your time, and it's a fairly easy job.