Fuel Tank Strap Bolts Stuck. Clamp the fuel tank filler hose in the location shown disconnect the three quick connect couplings from the fuel tank tubes at the tank. It is only on one of the 2 bolts.
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Ford dealer or your local hardware store. Take one strap in with you to be sure you get the correct thread pitch. Dorman 55157 fuel tank strap hardware kit compatible with select models :
I Have No Idea How To Get Around This.
I recently reinstalled a gas tank in an el camino i'm working on for someone and i just used some sound deadener material i had laying around. So a few days ago, had to drop the tank to do a fuel pump, get it all back together, take it for a test drive and bam, the rear bolt rips out. Don't forget the cushion strips between the tank and the trunk.
It Hold The Tank Up Nice And Tight
Lower the fuel tank enough to move forward, clear of the fuel straps then complete the lowering procedure. Using a ratchet and socket, slowly work the bolt or nut back and forth. (1) you could remove the fuel tank.
Just Bend The Straps Out Of The Way.
The torx plus socket will definetly break before the bolts come out. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts The bed bolts will not budge.
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I basically cut some 2 wide strips and stuck it to the topside of the tank. Disconnect the fuel filter inlet tube from the filter. I started by supporting the tank near the front with.
Take One Strap In With You To Be Sure You Get The Correct Thread Pitch.
Having to remove the fuel tank so i can do some welding but the strap bolts were seized solid. The gas tank strap bolts are not coming out due to the nut clips are broken at the top where they are almost impossibly reachable. More than likely, your ratchet straps might have crossed over the fuel tank straps while in between the tank and skid.
