![]() Had to use vise-grips on a couple since so rusted/locked. I've never seen hose clamps with a screw/nut head smaller than 8mm-1/4". Finally removed the rubber flap behind the drivers tire with just one plastic clip/2 plastic screws which provided easy access where the hoses attach to the neck. Also had problems removing these hoses from the filler neck but shot some PB/WD-40 on the neck so it would run down where the hoses attach. I couldn't remove the filler neck and vent hoses from the tank itself since the hose clamp screws were pointed up and recessed behind the bottom of the tank. I've never taken my gas tank off and a real learning experience. Mopped the inside of the tank with a clean rag and wrung the rest of the gas out. So there was no way I was going to put water in the tank if I couldn't get the gas out. Then tried getting it to come out of the filler/vent tubes and the baffles must block it. Since the pump opening is recessed it would not come out even shaking upside down. For the life of me I could not get the last of the gas (1/2-3/4 gal) out of the tank after removing it and the pump. You can turn the tank over and get the last bit out (surprisingly little in my case), then soak up the last of the gas with a rag.Ĭlick to expand.Thanks for the info SJZ. Once the pump is off, you can fit your arm in there pretty easily. Unfortunately, I don't remember the details. The hardest part for me was separating the fill hose from the inlet neck. At least take a look at yours before starting & maybe clean them up & put some Kroil or whatever on them. They are available at the dealer, part #52100130. One of mine was very rusty and got destroyed when taking the nut off. ![]() It might be a good idea to get a couple of the J-bolts & nuts that hold the front of the support straps. ![]() When installing the pump, I used some silicone grease on the large o-ring gasket to make turning the lock ring easy. I did mine on a 40* day in January, several years ago, so drying will be easier for you. I added about a pint of 90% isopropyl alcohol & swished it around good to get the last of the moisture out, then soaked that up with a rag. If you have compressed air, it will be easier to get the water out. Just soap, rinse, repeat, soap, rinse until your happy. You can turn the tank over and get the last bit out (surprisingly little in my case), then soak up the last of the gas with a rag. ![]()
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