Taking out gas tank

[Guyman]

Have a 59 sport fury., have the gas tank mostly out., but can't get the filler neck disconnected from the tank to drop the tank out...is there a clip or something holding the long filler neck into the tank down where it goes into the tank?

Thanks.< Guy

[Dick Koch]

Guy - There is no clip or anything holding the tube in the tank. There is an O rong that fits in the tank opening and the tube slides into the O ring to stop any gas leakage. If you can't twist the tube at the top without messing it up to brake it loose at the O ring you can get to the bottom of the tube where it enters the gas tank. One of those rubber strap wrenches works real good to give it a twist and break it loose. then it comes out easily.
Dick.

[Guyman]

OK., cool., it looked like just a seal., but wasn't sure...I bought a new tank., so not sure if that seal comes with>,..so will try and take the old one out without messing it up.....will spray some lube on it tonight and let it sit over night and try it tomorrow.

Thanks., Guy

[Guyman]

Just went out to garage., threw some white lithium greese on the connection, turned the gas tube from the top of the tube and whallah....tank dropped right out.

Thanks for the help.

Guy

[Denver 59 Fin Convert]

New rubber 59 Plymouth tank seals are on ebay all the time fro around $10 or less, Good time to install a new one when you put the tank back in.


I will try to see if there is any for sale right now on ebay and post the link for you.


John Q.

[Dick Koch]

John - I have tried to forward ebay auctions to the Forum many times with no success, please explain how.
Thanks,
Dick.

[Denver 59 Fin Convert]

Ancient Chinese secret Dick to my searches. I just type in "59 Plymouth" in E bay motors and go thru the 1000 plus hits! Just mindless searching...

I know one vendor in Michigan always has these for sale, I will search his current auctions to see if he is selling them right now. If not I will send him and email if he has some left.


John Q.

[Denver 59 Fin Convert]

Well that did not take long, Here is a link to those gas tank to filler tube seals, good deal right now two for $8. Here is the link:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-1957-58-59-Ch ... 10&vxp=mtr

John Q.

[Guyman]

Thanks., now I have all new parts., tank., sending unit., O rings., straps and strap bolts...so should be good now. Thanks for the link.

[Denver 59 Fin Convert]

John - I have tried to forward ebay auctions to the Forum many times with no success, please explain how.
Thanks,
Dick.

Dick, I will call you in the morning.... sleep tight!

John Q.