Thanks for the video - here is some shortcuts that I have found by just doing mine (2000 / crew cab/ short-bed). I did not remove the tank, just dropped it down to change the screens and a new pick-up: (A) Jack-up the back of the truck as high as safely possible. I used almost the top of my 6 ton jack stands (stock, 2wd truck). (B) Instead of trying to take the hoses off to the filler pipes, remove the filler assembly from the bed (3 - 7MM screws inside the filler door) and the hose clamp that holds it to the frame. You can ether remove (it will be easier being loose) or not. (C) Place a milk crate or something kinda close to that size at the rear of the tank, Jack toward the middle. (D) Undo the straps as outlined in the video. (E) Let the front of the tank down using the jack. As the tank drops make certain that your fill hoses and filler neck slide toward the tank. You should get enough slack to rest the rear of the tank on the milk create. I did undo the larger hose but you may not need to. (F) disconnect the sending unit wire at the connector on the frame. A small screw driver pushing down on the connector tab will help. There are two other hoses front and back that just pull off. (G) With the front of the tank on the ground and the rear on the create I DID NOT have to remove the fuel lines. Just unscrew and pull out.
wuptedo
Excellent video I appreciate you calling out bolt/socket sizes
tuber
Thank you uploading the video… you saved me money… 🙏
GuadTV
There is also a front and rear vent line that hooks to a metal line on the body. These are really easy to just pull off. (No clamp and a single barb connector.
BorkToTherd
nice video.. i was thinking the board on jack to support tank as well.. good job. too much wind on that day. :)
carl
What is penetrating catalyst? Is PB blaster good? Works on rubber and rusted bolts?
tkjazzer
Is there an under body shield on this to lower as well?
tkjazzer
Doesn't lowering one half cause tension on the remaining two strap bolts? Can you ruin the bolts that way?
tkjazzer
I've done high pressure lines, oil cooler and dipstick tube and by far this was the hardest to do of all of them. Kicked my butt.
johnnunya
Is penetrative catalyst a fancy word WD40?
eazyface
What were the sizes of the disconnecting tools sir
manuelrapalo
Grateful for the video, but not showing the actual line removed with the tool is kinda annoying bruh…
Warriorkyle
Pleas drop the "catalyst" word, it's a lubricant, not a "a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change". Also, be aware that the chemicals in the spray lube may damage some types of "rubbers" and cause them to become weak.
Rem
How do you restart the engine after you complete this job won't they have some air in the line what is the procedure
dantheriot
i habe a f 250 7.3 cant get the sending unit nut back on
jenesiscox
Does fuel spray everywhere when you disconnect the lines?
technicaltrucking
I think my 2000 bolts are 1/2 inch.
Update, I took them out and measured them with calipers. They do seem to be 13mm.
markdstump
penetrating "catalyst"??....who the hell calls it that???....penetrating SPRAY!!!
darrylt
Doesn't say what year. is it 1994? 2015? or what?
duckmcdonald
Thanks, just note that the "nuts" as you called them are bolts. but thanks for the video
