acfortier Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Going to finally drop my tank this weekend after waiting for the nicer weather to roll around... Couple questions first. 1) Does anyone know the size of the hose clamps on the filler neck? Yeah, I suppose I could drop it and then get the size, but it'd be easier beforehand so I can make one trip to the store. 2) Should I replace the fuel pump and strainer just for the hell of it? I mean, it's already going to be out, and it's probably still the original pump in there... I guess it would be a good investment. But there is always the saying "if it isn't broken, don't fix it." 3) Just curious, do all of these tanks have a rectangular pan inside them? What's the reason for that? 4) I'm hoping the removal of the fuel pump assembly won't be too hard... Didn't find any threads with pictures so I am crossing my fingers on this one. Any other input anyone would like to add before I get to work? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody4359 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 id replace the strainer while its out, probable get new seal for when you put the pump back in, and i believe that square pan is a slosh pan, basically keeps your fuel guage from jumping all over. a brass punch and a hammer will get it out no problem. i say brass because it won't spark like a screw driver. and this goes without saying but a empty tank is alot lighter than a full tank ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acfortier Posted March 12, 2011 Author Share Posted March 12, 2011 When you say seal, you mean the lock and ring kit correct? Interesting about the slosh pan, because currently my gas gauge does jump all over the place now. Sometimes it will be at 1/4 full, then drop all the way down to the red E area. So tap on the fuel pump assembly to get it out? Seems simple enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody4359 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 yes the lock ring kit, and use the brass on the lock ring, not the pump. as you hit it , it will rotate then slide the direction you tappin twoards. jump around if possible to keep it somewhat centered in the hole opposed to hitting one direction and pinching it against the tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flint54 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 While the tank is out is a great time to treat rust (if any) in that region and apply undercoat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acfortier Posted March 13, 2011 Author Share Posted March 13, 2011 Got it done, with a minor sidetrack (one of the brake lines started to leak...) and hopefully it won't leak for me anymore! Just can't wait until I get my 94 Mustang on the road for the summer, that way I can really strip apart the Comanche since I won't need to be driving it 24/7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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