How do you pull a gas tank?
Part 2 of 2: Replacing your fuel tank
- Materials Needed.
- Step 1: Park your vehicle on a flat, hard and level surface.
- Step 2: Remove any fuel from the vehicle.
- Step 3: Place the wheel chocks around the front tires.
- Step 4: Raise the car up using the floor jack.
- Step 5: Rest the car on the jack stands.
What tools are needed to change a fuel pump?
Tools Needed to Change a Fuel Pump
- Ratchet wrench set with universal joint.
- Tubing or open-end wrenches.
- Hose clamp pliers or screwdriver.
- Bolt or wooden dowel to plug fuel line from fuel tank.
How do you install a fuel pump in a tank?
Place coupler and clamp on fuel pump and place second clamp on fuel hose. 2. Place assembly upside-down on bench. Place rubber insulator on inlet of pump. Install pump and coupler in same manner as removed, pushing downward on pump while fitting inlet into mounting bracket. Seat rubber insulator and pump securely in mounting bracket.
How do you clean an electric fuel pump?
1. Remove the negative cable from the battery. Have a Class B fire extinguisher near the work area. 2. Drain fuel tank. 3. Disconnect electrical connectors and fuel hoses from sender assembly. 4. Remove fuel level sender retaining cam ring. 5. Remove fuel level sender assembly from tank. 6. Have the tank professionally cleaned.
Where is the best place to mount a fuel pump?
Mount the fuel pump close to the existing fuel lines and tank, but away from any exhaust system component. Place the pump and bracket assembly as near to the bottom of the fuel tank as possible, but never more than 24 inches above the top of the tank. 3. Remove a section of fuel line where the pump is to be mounted.
Where is the universal fuel pump supposed to be?
The universal fuel pump should be mounted below the fuel tank, as all pumps do not have equal lift capabilities. Also, the pump must be mounted below the carburetor to avoid possible vapor lock conditions occurring.