The following procedure is intended as a general guide
only and will vary according to truck series and model.
1. Drain tank to a level below gauge unit mounting
location or if nuit is inaccessible remove fuel tank.
2. Disconnect fuel feed line and wiring from gauge
unit.
3. Unlock gauge cam ring using Tool J-24187 and
remove gauge unit from tank.
NOTE: On some chassis mounted tanks,
remove gauge attaching screws and then
disengage unit from tank.
4. Replace or clean strainer with compressed air as
required.
5. Install gauge unit using reverse of removal
procedure.
GAS CAP IDENTIFICATION
The easiest way to identify the correct filler neck gas cap
for trucks with the Evaporation Control System (ECS), is
to check for the words "pressure-vacuum" on the inside
of the cap. Also check for proper gas cap fit.
If gas cap replacement is required, always check vehicle
identification and order by part number.
FUEL TANKS - REMOVE AND INSTALL
FUEL T A N K S A N D EXHAUST
8-3
W ARNING:
Before attempting fuel tank
removal, always; remove battery negative
cable from battery, place "NO SMOKING"
signs and a C02 fire extinguisher near work
area, wear safety glasses, and siphon or pump
fuel from tank into an explosive proof
container.
NOTE: The optional auxiliary fuel tank is
located outboard of the left frame rail in the
same manner as the base tank in 1973. It is
connected to the frame rail as illustrated.
O U T S ID E C A B F U E L T A N K S - C A B A N D
C R E W M A N M O D E L S (Fig. 2)
Removal and Installation
1. Drain tank as previously outlined. Also see Warning
above.
2. Disconnect fuel lines, meter wire and ground lead.
3. Remove strap supports (lines, vent) and clips.
4. Loosen clamps from filler neck and vent line.
5. Remove strap bolts and lockwashers from tank front
and rear locations on inside frame rail.
6. Remove tank from frame simultaneously disengaging
filler neck hose from filler neck.
7. Remove meter assembly from fuel tank using Tool
J-24187.
8. To install, reverse removal procedure.
FUEL TANK (FIG. 3) - VAN
Removal and Installation
1. Drain tank.
2. Raise vehicle on hoist.
3. Unclamp filler neck and vent tube hose.
4. Unclamp gauge unit hose at frame end.
5. For 10 series, disconnect all evaporation
attaching hoses (Fig. 36).
control
6. Support tank and remove support strap(s).
7. Lower tank until gauge unit wiring can be removed.
8. Remove fuel tank.
9. Install in the reverse order.
10. Lower vehicle and remove from hoist.
1/2 AND 3 /4 TON CHASSIS CENTER AND
AUXILIARY MOUNTED TANKS
Removal and Installation
1. Drain tank.
LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL
Summary of Contents for Light Duty Truck 1973
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Page 123: ...BODY 1B 3 Fig 6 Typical 06 Van LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
Page 149: ...BODY 1B 29 Fig 84 Body Mounting 06 Fig 85 Body Mounting 14 LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
Page 171: ...LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE M A N U A L Fig 2 Frame Horizontal Checking Typical FRAME 2 3...
Page 173: ...LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE M A N U A L Fig 4 10 30 Series Truck Frame FRAME 2 5...
Page 174: ...2 6 FRAME LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL Fig 5 Underbody Reference Points G Van...
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Page 351: ...ENGINE 6 15 Fig ID Sectional View of Eight Cylinder Engine LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
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Page 378: ...LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL Fig 37L K Series Engine Front Mount 6 42 ENG INE...
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Page 456: ...6M 32 ENGINE FUEL Fig K15 Accelerator Controls G Van L 6 LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
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Page 833: ...PUMP ASSEMBLY STEERING GEAR TYPICAL SMALL V8 TYPICAL LARGE V8 STEERING 9 67...
Page 861: ...STEERING 9 95 Fig 134 Power Steering Pump Leakage LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
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