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BobbyK · 10-10-2006, 08:01 AM

Even if it is soldered on you can un-solder it.

I did it with an Old's Cutlass tank.

Since the Cutlass tank was toast,I 1st drained all the gas(of course) then filled it with water.Took a propane torch to the soldered in filler neck and "gingerly" applied flame to the base of the neck and tank.

Takeing my time,and while wiggleing the filler neck,I applied the heat untill the soldered neck let loose.

It might work with a heat gun too...no flame with that.

If your not comfortable doing it yourself,take it to your local rad. shop.

10-10-2006, 08:01 AM	#5
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,769	Re: Fuel Tank Fun Even if it is soldered on you can un-solder it. I did it with an Old's Cutlass tank. Since the Cutlass tank was toast,I 1st drained all the gas(of course) then filled it with water.Took a propane torch to the soldered in filler neck and "gingerly" applied flame to the base of the neck and tank. Takeing my time,and while wiggleing the filler neck,I applied the heat untill the soldered neck let loose. It might work with a heat gun too...no flame with that. If your not comfortable doing it yourself,take it to your local rad. shop. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE Last edited by BobbyK; 10-10-2006 at 08:02 AM.