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Best way to remove Fuel Tank

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I was wondering if anyone had tips / tricks on removing the gas tank from an 82 750? My main concern is that I don't douse myself in gas...or spill it everywhere. At the present moment I'd say its still 75% full. When I pull the lines...should I have a gas can on hand to catch the flow...or can I simply pinch the lines off?
 
HalcyonGT said:
I was wondering if anyone had tips / tricks on removing the gas tank from an 82 750? My main concern is that I don't douse myself in gas...or spill it everywhere. At the present moment I'd say its still 75% full. When I pull the lines...should I have a gas can on hand to catch the flow...or can I simply pinch the lines off?
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Disconnect the vacuum line, this turns the gas off. Then run it a hundred yards down the road and back. Or let it idle a few minutes. The fuel hose will be empty of fuel, you can remove the tank without spilling a drop.
 
Thx for the tip. Although at the moment I'm having a devil of a time getting it started. So letting it idle isn't necessarily an option. Will that matter?
 
No, just make sure the petcock is pointing DOWN, then remove the hoses.

To remove the hoses, it will be easier if you remove the bolt(s) from the back of the tank first, then lift slightly for access to the hoses.

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What Steve is referring to is making sure the petcock is NOT set to Prime, which allows gas to flow all the time. If the petcock is in bad shape it may allow gas to flow all the time regardless so it's always best to have a rag under the fuel line when you pull it off the petcock nipple just in case.
 
what's easiest ?
do you disconnect the lines on the engine side or on the tank side ?
 
Tank side. If you pull the fuel hose out of the carbs you'll probably have to pull the carbs to put it back in :eek:
 
Thanks again all for the tips. I'm pulling the tank off today specifically to do carb work along with a a few other projects. I guessed that I'd pull the lines engine side; so we'll see what happens. I let you guys know if I burn down the garage!
 
Thx again for all the great tips...I got the tank off...but not without a bit of a struggle! The mounting pads did not want to let go of the tank...I was certain I was gonna yank and go falling to the floor with the tank hitting me in the face.

Anyhow, this will also give me a chance to fix the fuel level send gauge.

But now I'm off to spend time with my filthy, filthy carbs.
 
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