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Looking for fuel tank removal help

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68 Charger…. On internet couldn’t find a video exclusively for tank removal on a 68Charger… anyone have a step by step sequence in order to remove the tank? Im sure the filler tube is involved?
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Good question. I'd like to know as well, including safety precautions if the tank is partially full, how and where to drain it, etc.
 
I must have a different internet than you guys. :) If your tank is full Id suggest a piece of plywood ontop of a floor jack. And raise it up just enough to touch the tank maybe even just a bit of pressure. Undo the straps and then remove the fuel lines the rubber ones.. Unplug the fuel sender wire and remove the ground strap. To drain the tank I use an old electric fuel pump some hose and a gas can. Undo the fuel sender hose hook it up to the fuel pump and run a longer hose from the outlet side to a gas can then fire up the fuel pump and let it pump the fuel out.



 
Drain/siphon tank unhook fuel gauge wire and gas line. Then unbolt the j bolts that are on the straps I believe 9/16 nut. The j bolts are at the rear of tank. Wiggle tank side to side to loosen seal from filler neck. It will drop out that way.
 
Drain/siphon tank unhook fuel gauge wire and gas line. Then unbolt the j bolts that are on the straps I believe 9/16 nut. The j bolts are at the rear of tank. Wiggle tank side to side to loosen seal from filler neck. It will drop out that way.
So does the filler neck just push into the tank? Does that mean the filler neck pipe does not need to be removed from the quarter panel?
 
So does the filler neck just push into the tank? Does that mean the filler neck pipe does not need to be removed from the quarter panel?
I would say the filler should have a rubber grommet from filler to tank
 
For safety, I was more wondering about grounding prior to removal to prevent spark ignition of any vapors.
Not a big deal?
 
For safety, I was more wondering about grounding prior to removal to prevent spark ignition of any vapors.
Not a big deal?
For the most part no worries. Do not remove the sender from the tank (until its on the ground) and if you have some vacuum caps maybe put them over the fuel line and return line on the sender. There is always some sort of risk. But I have removed probably 30 or so tanks and never had a fire or explosion. Just be careful and try not to make stupid mistakes. Don't do it while smoking a cig,using a torch, welding, and countless other activities.. :) Common sense will see you through this process.
 
Removed my tank today…
Disconnected battery
Jacked up on frame with jackstands
Removed sender wire
Cut power & ground wires (in-tank pump)
Removed output fuel hose
Floor jack under tank
Removed both straps
Lowered tank about 4-6 inches, wiggled tank free from filler pipe
Lowered jack and pulled tank out
In my case, found multiple issues, pump disconnected , pickup filter off the inlet, sender float had a hole in it, and THIS CLOTH LIKE RAG all intertwined in sender and pump!!!!
I have no idea what this square rag like cloth is in there for! IMG_7734.jpegIMG_7735.jpegIMG_7738.jpegIMG_7739.jpeg
 
So does the filler neck just push into the tank? Does that mean the filler neck pipe does not need to be removed from the quarter panel?
Yes there is a seal on the filler neck. When I install my new tank I already installed the filler neck. I did put a little grease on the seal to help get the tank installed. I was a PITA to get it back in. I was on the ground installing it,no lift.
 
Removed my tank today…
Disconnected battery
Jacked up on frame with jackstands
Removed sender wire
Cut power & ground wires (in-tank pump)
Removed output fuel hose
Floor jack under tank
Removed both straps
Lowered tank about 4-6 inches, wiggled tank free from filler pipe
Lowered jack and pulled tank out
In my case, found multiple issues, pump disconnected , pickup filter off the inlet, sender float had a hole in it, and THIS CLOTH LIKE RAG all intertwined in sender and pump!!!!
I have no idea what this square rag like cloth is in there for! View attachment 1937069View attachment 1937070View attachment 1937072View attachment 1937071
Do you have EFI? I think you said in the OP that you did. Holley makes a sender for EFI for this tank. Its pricey though. https://www.holley.com/products/fue...uel_pumps/muscle_car_efi_modules/parts/12-314

Or this one.
 
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