97 F-150 4x4 Changing Fuel Tank step by step
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97 F-150 4x4 Changing Fuel Tank step by step
This was my original post asking about the lowering of the fuel tank just in case someone was following it. https://www.f150online.com/forums/19...ml#post4793041
Well it finally happened. I got my fuel tank changed on my 1997 F-150 4x4. I did it about a month ago and just finished making up a step by step (with pictures) for anyone that might need to do the same thing. The total job with having to make a disconnect tool for the fuel line took around 3 1/2 hours. Please let me know if you see anything out of the ordinary or if you have any other questions on the project.
I can't seem to be able to put it directly into this post so here it is as a PDF file.
http://thehousemedic.com/F150%20gas%...%20removal.pdf
I hope this can help someone because this site has helped me plenty of times.
Ron
Well it finally happened. I got my fuel tank changed on my 1997 F-150 4x4. I did it about a month ago and just finished making up a step by step (with pictures) for anyone that might need to do the same thing. The total job with having to make a disconnect tool for the fuel line took around 3 1/2 hours. Please let me know if you see anything out of the ordinary or if you have any other questions on the project.
I can't seem to be able to put it directly into this post so here it is as a PDF file.
http://thehousemedic.com/F150%20gas%...%20removal.pdf
I hope this can help someone because this site has helped me plenty of times.
Ron
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I did this pretty much exactly like you did.
The straps we used are called cambuckle straps. These will work much better for this task than a ratchet strap since they simply pull tight and stick. Then to loosen them, just press the release button.
I had about a half tank of fuel when my fuel pump went out. It was really no problem to use just the cambuckle type straps to lower the tank. I did it in a grass yard so a floor jack wouldn't have rolled very well. The grass sure is comfortable to lay on.
The straps we used are called cambuckle straps. These will work much better for this task than a ratchet strap since they simply pull tight and stick. Then to loosen them, just press the release button.
I had about a half tank of fuel when my fuel pump went out. It was really no problem to use just the cambuckle type straps to lower the tank. I did it in a grass yard so a floor jack wouldn't have rolled very well. The grass sure is comfortable to lay on.
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I did this pretty much exactly like you did.
The straps we used are called cambuckle straps. These will work much better for this task than a ratchet strap since they simply pull tight and stick. Then to loosen them, just press the release button.
I had about a half tank of fuel when my fuel pump went out. It was really no problem to use just the cambuckle type straps to lower the tank. I did it in a grass yard so a floor jack wouldn't have rolled very well. The grass sure is comfortable to lay on.
The straps we used are called cambuckle straps. These will work much better for this task than a ratchet strap since they simply pull tight and stick. Then to loosen them, just press the release button.
I had about a half tank of fuel when my fuel pump went out. It was really no problem to use just the cambuckle type straps to lower the tank. I did it in a grass yard so a floor jack wouldn't have rolled very well. The grass sure is comfortable to lay on.
Ron
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Nice writeup. I suspect I may be changing mine at some point.
I got the same leak last fall (right at the filler neck). Actually had the exact same experience as you with gas pouring out during a fillup.
I temporarily patched mine with epoxy and it's been holding up so far, but I'm watching it close and expect at some point I'll have to replace it. Not exactly looking forward to it.
Was the rest of the tank solid?
I got the same leak last fall (right at the filler neck). Actually had the exact same experience as you with gas pouring out during a fillup.
I temporarily patched mine with epoxy and it's been holding up so far, but I'm watching it close and expect at some point I'll have to replace it. Not exactly looking forward to it.
Was the rest of the tank solid?
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Nice writeup. I suspect I may be changing mine at some point.
I got the same leak last fall (right at the filler neck). Actually had the exact same experience as you with gas pouring out during a fillup.
I temporarily patched mine with epoxy and it's been holding up so far, but I'm watching it close and expect at some point I'll have to replace it. Not exactly looking forward to it.
Was the rest of the tank solid?
I got the same leak last fall (right at the filler neck). Actually had the exact same experience as you with gas pouring out during a fillup.
I temporarily patched mine with epoxy and it's been holding up so far, but I'm watching it close and expect at some point I'll have to replace it. Not exactly looking forward to it.
Was the rest of the tank solid?
Ron
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I shoved my shop vac hose in the gas tank filler in reverse (blow), then felt around for air leaks. I knew it was on top of the tank in that general area because I could see where the gas had poured down the side of the tank.