1978 Gas Tank Question

[Joel T.]

Hi;

On my 1978 Pace Car Replica some prior owner attempted to alter the filler neck on the tank I guess to permit it to accept a full size filler nozzle. I know that the whole sending/filler unit can be removed through the body opening.. The filler neck does have three rubber hoses connected to it; one supply, one return and one for tank vapors. On this car these hoses are original and hence very stiff and dried out.

Question is: If I go to remove the sending/filler neck I will probably need to replace the three rubber hoses.. Can this be done with the tank in place or do I need to drop the tank? Has anyone done this?

Thanks,

Joel

[Steven B.]

Re: 1978 Gas Tank Question

Joe, I did it but I took the tank out for a clean up and to see if I could find any markings of any type. I think you may be able to replace them reaching from the back side or top. It only took me a few minutes to drop the tank and reinstall. The only difficulty I encountered was when I dropped the tank on my ribs and cracked a couple.

Steve

[Joel T.]

Re: 1978 Gas Tank Question

Steve;

Thanks.. Looks like I will be dropping the tank... I'll watch out for my ribs!

Be well,

Joel