Gas tank removal tips

[scf100]

thinking about dropping the tank in my 72 Barracuda....


any tips?

if I replace it I see a couple options for a tank for a 72......mine was built aug 71..

thanks,

[anlauto]

Make sure it's pretty darn close to empty first.

[303 Mopar]

Disconnect sending unit, fuel and vent lines, filler neck, loosen nuts on straps and drop it down.  Pretty straight forward.

But @anlauto is right, if its not close to empty you will spill fuel everywhere and it will be a lot heavier than it looks. 

Take the opportunity to install a return line if you don't have one, tank pad, new straps with a liner too.  Are you considering an electric fuel pump or even fuel injection?  Now would be the time.

[Cuda Cody]

   Just like they have said and if you replace it and not worried about staying perfectly OEM, then look to get a stainless steel tank.  They make OEM style tanks in both the original metal and Stainless.   

[scf100]

thanks fellas........anyone make one with a drain plug?

[Cuda Cody]

Not that I'm aware of.

thanks fellas........anyone make one with a drain plug?

[RUNCHARGER]

Start spraying your J-bolts (that tighten up the tank straps) now, they will probably break anyway but it's worth a try.

[303 Mopar]

thanks fellas........anyone make one with a drain plug?

Drill with a 2" bit should do the trick....

[GrandpaKevin]

WEAR good gloves when handling the tank both the old one and the new one.
The edges on them SOB's are razor sharp!!

[1 Wild R/T]

Start spraying your J-bolts (that tighten up the tank straps) now, they will probably break anyway but it's worth a try.

Really?  I've never broken one.. But this is California & I look for dry cars so my challenges are limited...

[RUNCHARGER]

Ha, ha! You southerners! Those long nuts jam up in a millisecond up here, I've broken dozens of them. I've migged up lots of repro bolts too.

[scf100]

  Just like they have said and if you replace it and not worried about staying perfectly OEM, then look to get a stainless steel tank.  They make OEM style tanks in both the original metal and Stainless.   

Cody,
where are sources for a stainless steel tank?.....may go that route

[Cuda Cody]

@MoparDave  gets them for me.  You just have to tell him you want an OEM tank in Stainless and if you want the N95 or not.

Cody,
where are sources for a stainless steel tank?.....may go that route

[scf100]

AS FAR AS REMOVAL TIPS FOR A 1972 Barracuda to 74

easy way is
1A) drain gas tank as best you can
1) disconnect rear filler tube from tail panel
2) unscrew filler neck pad on trunk floor
3)remove rear bumper ( makes it easier to get valance out)
4) remove rear valance.......makes easier to access rear j bolts
5) remove both exhaust shields ( with 4 tubes coming out of one side and sender in other side makes life easier)
6)unplug sender and unplug 4 vent tubes from gas tank
7) wiggle filler neck out of gas tank
unbolt tank straps and lower tank without spilling fuel !