Fuel Tank

vacuum after engine is stopped would indicate air leaks into

(3) Unscrew filler (7) with assembled strainer

line somewhere between tank and fuel pump.

(6) complete from tank fill neck.

c. Removal.

(4) Disconnect fuel tank tube (17) from shut-

off valve (16) and remove shut-off valve.

(1) Close fuel tank shut-off valve and

(5) Remove nut (2) and washer (3) and

disconnect both fuel lines at fuel inlet and outlet

disconnect lead to fuel sender (4).

(6) Remove screws (1) and washers (21) and

( 2 ) Remove both screws and washers and

remove fuel sender (4) and gasket (5).

r e m o v e pump. R e m o v e and discard mounting

(7) Remove screws (14) and nuts (15), then

gasket.

withdraw bracket tank support (13) and pad (12)

d. Installation. Reverse procedure in c a b o v e .

from underneath fuel tank (9).

Use new mounting gasket.

(8) Remove four screws (20) and remove fuel

4-38. Fuel Tank

tank (9) from below.

Note. Fuel tank line (17) may interfere with tank

removal. Disconnect at fuel pump and pull through grommet

(2) Remove drain plug (19, fig. 4-16), and

(18).

drain all fuel into a container. Observe safety

precautions for handling gasoline.