gas tank February 15, 2008, 11:22:40 AM just how hard is it to get the tanks down on our birds? I know i can do it, but haven't climbed under there yet and just wanted to get a heads up! so what all needs to be disconnected? got me a walbro 255 pump that i'm wanting to put in.Thanks, Joe Quote Selected
gas tank Reply #1 – February 15, 2008, 11:35:49 AM It's not too bad if the 2 attachment bolts aren't rusted. I suggest you coat the bolts with PB blaster a few days before. Then when you go to remove them, coat them really well with oil. That will keep the threads from galling. Jack the rear of the car up on jack stands. I used a floor jack to slowly lower the tank down, just enough to access the supply and return fuel lines. I rested the tank on blocks while I disconnected the fuel line, pump power, fuel sender wire, and tank vent. Once it's all disconnected just clean the top of the tank really well before removing the pump, you don't want dirt in your tank. Let me know if you need anymore help, I just installed a 155 LPH pump in my car this past summer. Quote Selected
gas tank Reply #2 – February 16, 2008, 03:25:25 PM Yep,easy stuff.The bolts for my tank straps are really nice,no rust,and I dropped the tank,swapped the pump,and re-installed everything in less than half an hour.It's not hard at all. Quote Selected
gas tank Reply #3 – February 16, 2008, 03:41:18 PM I would make sure you have an empty tank, gas wieghs 7lbs a gallon. Quote Selected
gas tank Reply #4 – February 17, 2008, 10:54:46 AM Thanks guys, tank is empty, gas light is on so there can't be but a couple gallons, which should give me enough to get to my brother-in-laws shop to get on the lift. We are putting my gear(3.73) in also. Can you tell any difference with the 255 pump in? I know i will with the gear! Quote Selected
gas tank Reply #5 – February 17, 2008, 11:31:04 AM QuoteCan you tell any difference with the 255 pump in? I know i will with the gear!You can hear the pump when the tank is low on gas.....You need an adjustable regulator with a 255 as well otherwise the fuel pressure will creep up at idle. The stock regulator diaphram cannot handle the volume of gas pushed out by a 255 pump.Quotegas wieghs 7lbs a gallon.Kerosene based (aviation grade) and diesel are close to 7 lbs/gallon.Regular gas varies between 6.2-6.5 depending on octane, ambient temperature and ambient pressure. Quote Selected
gas tank Reply #6 – February 17, 2008, 12:22:44 PM I just used an air nibbler and cut the panel in the trunk.makes it way easier to have a removable panel. 5min fuel pump changes Quote Selected
gas tank Reply #7 – February 17, 2008, 02:56:53 PM Yeah, but YOU swap motors every 2 weeks:hick: Quote Selected
gas tank Reply #8 – February 17, 2008, 04:05:16 PM Quote from: V8Demon;204733Yeah, but YOU swap motors every 2 weeks:hick:im out of that for a long while Quote Selected
gas tank Reply #9 – February 17, 2008, 07:07:40 PM I know, but you have done quite a few in a short amount of time.....Anyway, got any pics of that panel?I like the new ride BTW;) Quote Selected
gas tank Reply #10 – February 17, 2008, 10:39:22 PM Unless you have a super charger or turbo, a 255Lph is totally unnecessary... Even the Super Coupes only used a 95Lph... Quote Selected
gas tank Reply #11 – February 17, 2008, 11:55:28 PM Quote from: V8Demon;204780I know, but you have done quite a few in a short amount of time.....Anyway, got any pics of that panel?I like the new ride BTW;)ill get some they done this car the same way but didnt make the panel i may do a how to thread:D Quote Selected
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