37 Master Deluxe Town Sedan Fuel Tank Removal & Replacement Advice Sought - 07/14/22 05:09 PM
I want to remove my original fuel tank so that I can take it to be cleaned, tested and repaired if required. I am seeking advice on the best strategy for removing and reinstalling the original tank while avoiding any known pitfalls. What parts I should have on hand if any of the originals can't or shouldn't be reused.
The tank looks sound enough from the bottom but has a minor leak from the sender area gasket at the top when overfilled. Some preliminary testing may indicate that the sender may be faulty, so I planned to have a replacement on had if the original can't be easily repaired. I have a new fuel line ready to install from Inline Tube once tank is reinstalled.
I've been running down the amount of fuel in the tank but not sure how far down I should go and what would be the best way to remove what remains. The drain plug looks a bit mangled so I'd welcome a picture of what it should look like or where a replacement can be found. I've yet to figure out how to attach photos in this forum but my damaged plug looks like it was originally a hex head with a standard screwdriver slot in the middle. Difficult to see for certain. I'm apprehensive to use a vise grip to remove it without having a replacement on hand. The car has the 216 inline six with a Rochester model B carburetor and I reckon that there could still be at least 4 gallons remaining in the fuel tank if I'm getting 10 miles to the gallon.
Thanks in advance for any wisdom you're willing to share.
The tank looks sound enough from the bottom but has a minor leak from the sender area gasket at the top when overfilled. Some preliminary testing may indicate that the sender may be faulty, so I planned to have a replacement on had if the original can't be easily repaired. I have a new fuel line ready to install from Inline Tube once tank is reinstalled.
I've been running down the amount of fuel in the tank but not sure how far down I should go and what would be the best way to remove what remains. The drain plug looks a bit mangled so I'd welcome a picture of what it should look like or where a replacement can be found. I've yet to figure out how to attach photos in this forum but my damaged plug looks like it was originally a hex head with a standard screwdriver slot in the middle. Difficult to see for certain. I'm apprehensive to use a vise grip to remove it without having a replacement on hand. The car has the 216 inline six with a Rochester model B carburetor and I reckon that there could still be at least 4 gallons remaining in the fuel tank if I'm getting 10 miles to the gallon.
Thanks in advance for any wisdom you're willing to share.