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Gas Tank Removal

Forum: C3 HVAC, Fuel, Emissions, and Exhaust

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Gas Tank Removal

Posted: 4/16/10 6:55amMessage 11 of 21
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crossfire1982
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Cramerton, NC - USA
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Vette(s): black 1982 coupe slate gray interior, 350 crossfire, 1985 fuel pump, Steeroids R&P conversion

Yep, as Joel stated above the 82 "in tank" pump and sending unit can be removed through the fill hole in the body of the car without tank removal once the filler door and ring are removed from the hole.  It takes some twisting and turning and a good sprinkling of blue language but it will come out when you get the thing turned just the right way.  The sending unit for your 78 looks very much like the one for the 82 with the exception that the 82 has the fuel pump attached. Id go ahead and order a new sending unit gasket and replace that while I was there.

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Gas Tank Removal

Posted: 4/16/10 5:18pmMessage 12 of 21
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Vette(s): 1978 Silver Anniversary L82 4spd (M21) Red Leather. Pace Car is in the hands of a new caretaker.
Got home from work and had a little bit of energy left so I figured what the heck I'll just drop the tank. About 2 hours and I had it on the bench. Tomorrow I'll open it up and see how nasty it looks down in there. Jimmy, those short rubber lines on the top of the tank did look pretty bad, all dried out. Whats that thing to the left that the single hose goes to?
Also, I got the build sheet. Sitting right on top of the tank.Big smile
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Posted: 4/16/10 5:32pmMessage 13 of 21
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Scotch Plains, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 Corvette Coupe, Stock, Black on Black, 4 Spd
Hey, finding the Build Sheet is like finding gold or something!
What shape is it in, can you read it ?

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Posted: 4/17/10 7:29pmMessage 14 of 21
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Manteca, CA - USA
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Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed
[QUOTE=Jeffm] Jimmy, those short rubber lines on the top of the tank did look pretty bad, all dried out. Whats that thing to the left that the single hose goes to?Also, I got the build sheet. Sitting right on top of the tank.Big smile [/QUOTE]
 
Sorry Jeff. Got hung up for a couple of days. What a refreshing change for me. On the right is the pickup and return line, can't think of anything else it might be besides a vent tube. I'll take a look tomorrow.

Jimmy B.
Just can't wait to get on the road again.

 
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Posted: 4/18/10 9:32amMessage 15 of 21
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Vette(s): 1999 coupe Magnetic Red /w grey interior 30,000 miles.
The tube on the left is a vent that goes into the charcoal cannister.
                                                                  Dave
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Posted: 4/18/10 10:43amMessage 16 of 21
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Oak Creek, WI - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190 hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vettes Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!! Now own a 1998 C-5!

Looking on E-Bay and here, seems to be alot of 1981's in New York and Jersey !!  Whys is that, I wonder??

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Posted: 5/6/10 3:10pmMessage 17 of 21
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Vette(s): 1978 Silver Anniversary L82 4spd (M21) Red Leather. Pace Car is in the hands of a new caretaker.
Finally got her all back together. Dumped a 5 gal can of gas in and fired her up. Took her for a nice ride and ran like a champ. Big smile Replaced the sock in the tank and just for kicks the 2 rubber lines at the pump, but I'm sure it was the sock all clogged up with old gas and crap. I'm glad I had the carb rebuilt anyway. The guy showed me all the gaskets and stuff and they looked pretty bad. Starts and idles a lot better than the Silver Ann so I think that one's in line for a carb rebuild also.
Just wanted to give an update on another C3 success story.  Approve
Thanks everyone for the help and suggestions.



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Posted: 5/6/10 6:33pmMessage 18 of 21
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Too cool Cool. That's what we like to hear Clap.

Jimmy B.
Just can't wait to get on the road again.

 
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Posted: 5/6/10 7:50pmMessage 19 of 21
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Duncanville, TX - USA
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
Dontcha just love it when a plan comes together?
Good job, and Congrats, Jeff! Clap

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Posted: 5/7/10 5:47pmMessage 20 of 21
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Doesn't feel great when you immediately see/feel the fruits of your labor. Great Job!
 
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