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Old 06-17-2006, 11:47 PM
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Factory Trunk-Tank Removal Help?

My 79 300 SD has this big ole black tank in the trunk--I want it out. Suggestions for removal anybody? Thanks--

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Old 06-18-2006, 12:51 AM
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An auxilliary fuel tank you're talking about?
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Old 06-18-2006, 06:33 AM
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my 74 240 had one of those. unbolt tank, unhook fuel lines. plug lines. lift tank out. plug holes from fuel lines in trunk.

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Old 06-20-2006, 12:37 AM
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yes, an auxilliary fuel tank, must be. Thanks for the reply--How do I plug those lines? Line pluggers, what?
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Old 06-20-2006, 05:54 AM
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bolts and hose clamps, or remove the t and replace with a splice.

or replace the whole line

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