Fuel tank removal question

[ampt66]

I know it should be easy but Im wondering if I can just un screw the hex heads on the tank and pull out the plate and hoses or do I need to get the tool and un hook the fuel lines. Need to replace my stator so I want to check all my cables first.
Thanks for any advice

 

[bustamove]

you need to pull the lines off. but i got a kit of 10 differen't sizes of disconnect tools for like 15 bucks. it makes it alot easier

 

[Mech Engr]

I know it should be easy but Im wondering if I can just un screw the hex heads on the tank and pull out the plate and hoses or do I need to get the tool and un hook the fuel lines. Need to replace my stator so I want to check all my cables first.
Thanks for any advice

Dude! I actually did that (unscrewed the bolts and pulled the whole unit out of the tank) the first time. Then I bought the Lisle brand plastic disconnect tools at Kragen for about $8 and used those. It was sooo much easier to disconnect the lines. I couldn't belive I had done it the other way the first time. Take my advice and please just go buy the tools and save yourself hours of aggrivation!!

John

 

[Mech Engr]

I know it should be easy but Im wondering if I can just un screw the hex heads on the tank and pull out the plate and hoses or do I need to get the tool and un hook the fuel lines. Need to replace my stator so I want to check all my cables first.
Thanks for any advice

Here is what they look like. Most say that the plastic ones work the best. They are Lisle 37000.

John

 

[RED BARRON]

If you are careful you can use a small screwdriver to unhook the fuel lines. apply light pressure like your pulling the fitting apart and push the little tabs down 1 at a time in the fitting and pull apart. helps if you have someone hold a flashlight for you.

 

[Mech Engr]

If you are careful you can use a small screwdriver to unhook the fuel lines. apply light pressure like your pulling the fitting apart and push the little tabs down 1 at a time in the fitting and pull apart. helps if you have someone hold a flashlight for you.

That may work for you young whippersnappers that can see the little tabs in that dark area, under all the hoses etc. and behind the frame etc. But that's what makes the tools so nice...you just kinda set it against the fitting and press the tools in as you pull on the hoses and bam! they disconnect. I'm lucky to even be able to see the connector let alone the damn tabs!

John

 

[BigTree]

If all you are doing is removing stator you do not need to disconnect fuel lines, just did it today. Tank slides back enough to get your hands in there.

 

[Newfusion900]

Well look on the bright side, if you buy the tools, you can pull the tank by just disconnecting the lines and you can also change your fuel filter since you will have the tools.