> -----Original Message-----
> From: Terrible Tom
>
> Pull the bed. You have a short box which weighs less then my long bed
> trucks and I can do it myself with minimal difficulty. Two guys can
> lift and carry the bed off. If I don't have help, I use my engine hoist
> with a tank strap as a sling. Works great. And if it sounds like more
> of a hassle than dropping the tank - believe me its not.
>
> If you drop the tank - count on replacing the straps. You will spend
> less time on your back, you wont have to worry about getting fuel in
> your face you can see the connections to the pump without having to feel
> around for them.
>
> Pull the bed bolts out (hit them with a generous amount of PB Blaster
> several times during the day before you plan to pull the bed) unbolt the
> fuel filler neck, disconnect the ground gable from the bed between it
> and the cab, disconnect the tail light wire harnesses and the licence
> plate harness... and pull the bed and yer there.
>
Excellent suggestions from Tom. I might add that lifting the bed will be
easier if you remove the tailgate first. Secondly, it's not necessary to
remove the bed completely. You could just move it back far enough to
access the pump and use a sawhorse (or something similar) to support the end
of the bed. Be aware you will have to raise it high enough to clear the
tires as you are moving it back.
This would also be a good time to replace the pump filter. My original '92
filter was a mesh sock (of sorts) which has been superseded by a pleated
paper filter (looks sort of like a K&N for your pump). ;-) Lot's more
filter area with less chance of clogging. I don't know what the
aftermarket ones may be like as I got mine from the dealer. If you're
replacing the entire module, find out if it includes a filter.
Barring any really stubborn bolts, it shouldn't take you more than an hour
from start to finish. All in all this is a pretty simple job with no need
to drain the tank.
Oh yeah, might also be a good idea to disconnect the battery. :-)
Ray
http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
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