Most people remove the box to access the tank.
Jim Knox, 91 Dak
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Kramarsky" <dkramarsky68@yahoo.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2006 5:58 PM
Subject: DML: Fuel Pump Module replacement
>
>
>
> Well, its time to fix the blasted gas gauge this spring. I think its as
> most people
> suspect it is: the fuel gauge sending unit. I found unit at RockAuto
> for $154 for a
> Carter or $167 for an AC/Delco.
>
> so this raises a question or two:
>
> 1. If I try this myself, is going to easier to remove the bed to gain
> access to the
> top of the tank -or- should i raise the vehicle on a hoist and drop the
> tank with a
> tranny jack?
>
> 2. On the draining of the tank: I read the FSM on this and it's still
> not 100% clear.
> Can someone explain how to correctly drain the gas tank? On one hand,
> the FSM says "If
> the pump is working, you can use the Fuel Supply Line to drain the tank.".
> But on the
> other hand the FSM says to use the filler neck to drain. Which should I
> use? I guess
> I could also get a hand pump and put a tube into the tank and pump the gas
> out myself.
>
> Also I suppose it would be best to do it when the vehicle is nearly empty
> huh. LOL.
>
> -dan
>
>
>
>
> Dan K.
> '92 Grey Dak CC, 318, 4x2, 46RH, 3.55 rear, 235/75R15, PS, PW, PB, PL, AC.
>
> Mods: Cool air, K&N oil/air, 180* T-Stat, Autolite 3924s, re-located
> IAT, Trans-Go shift kit.
>
> Future: Swap motor for a slightly modified Magnum 5.9L engine.
>
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