Tips for removing the gas tank? - 1987 Silverado

[Mike Phillips]

Tips for removing the gas tank? - 1987 Silverado

Two issues...


1. Gas gauge isn't reading correctly.
When I fill it up the gauge read about 1/3 full.  When she's empty it reads just under 1/4 on the gauge.  So while I can monitor when I'm getting low I'd like to get the gauge to work correctly.  Not sure if this is the sending unit or the gage or something in-between.


2. Want to install a set of Super Hoops
Wife has a hard time getting into the truck and bought me a set of Super Hoops.  The passenger side looks like a pretty easy install but to mount the mounting bracket it looks like the gas tank will need to be removed.

Any tips or suggestions?

[winky]

I believe there's 8 bolts holding the fuel tank on (4 on each side) I think I had to stick a wrench between the tank and frame to hold the bolt while I used a ratchet on the back side of the frame. This will unbolt the bracket holding the fuel tank. As far as the hoops I have no experience

[Irish_Alley]

Tip- empty the tank

[thirsty]

Tip #2 - don't forget the ground strap.

And wear some eye protection. Speaking from experience on that.

[gildardo01]

you can used an impact wrench or something to remove the bolts quickly.. and to lower it i like to use a floor jack...

[winky]

Oops forgot to mention the tips. Lol