Siphon Gas Tank
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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
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
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cammyr01 (06-18-2015)
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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.
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.
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