Hi all,


Haven't been on for a bit, my '01 DII has bent frame, so parting it out :-(


The question I have is, the morning of my accident I filled the gas tank. I'd like to siphon it out but there is something blocking entrance into the actual gas tank itself. Any suggestions on how I can siphon it out?


Thanks!


Cammy

 

I'm about to do sthesame to my parts truck. I plan to cut the fuel line, place the end in a gas jug, and then turn in the fuel pump with a car battery connected to it directly. Might work, might not, but thats the best bet I've got right now.

 

if you remove the rear carpet and pull out the fuel pump you have a 6-inch diameter access to the tank

 

Go thru the Gas tank Filler tube under the rear, there is a hose that connects the filler tube w/the gas tank, thats how we drained my tank! Used this gadget you can get at lowes for about $8 to pump the gas out, good for 1 use only, worked great.

 

Don't worry about the sign in big letters that says do not use on fuel

 

Is there a big market for the resale of the gas tank when parting out a vehicle? I'm just curious because if I wanted to get the gas out of a plastic tank that I plan on throwing away... I would probably just poke a hole in it and catch the gas.

 

Being that you are parting it out, you want to pull the fuel pump. And sell it.

As Drowssap said, pull up the carpet in the back or cut a hole at dead center cargo area approx 12"x12".

You will see the fuel pump. Disconnect the electrical connectors and fuel line.

Use a dull punch and hammer and place the punch on one of the raised dimples around the perimeter of the pump retaining ring. Hit with hammer so the ring turns counter clockwise until it has made a half revolution, then unscrew by hand.

Using a small pry tool gently work around the lip of the fuel pump in and upwards motion. The tank neck is the same color as fuel pump lip, so make sure you are prying on the right part.

Once released, pull up and guide out of the hole while maneuvering the float arm out of the hole.

Go to harbor freight and buy the siphon tube they sell for 2.99, I zip tie the tube end to a long pry bar so it sits at the bottom of the tank and start the siphon.

 

Love those write up responses

 

Damn dusty! I like it...

I have never once sold a gas tank, drill that sucker! But you still need the pump to sell.

Truthfully if you have never parted out a car, there are tons of things you will end up not selling, but that's the drill.

 

tanks are hard to find around here because most bone yards just knock a hole in the plastic tank with an air chisel to drain them