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Running from my fuel pump, I have a 5/16" fuel line that enters the fuel tank at roughly the top center.

What would I see if I had a glass fuel tank? Where is the pickup: is it on the driver's side, passenger's side, or in the middle? Is it forward or aft of center?

(Reason: I will be removing this line today and would like to know if I should put ramps under the two front wheels, or if it would be better to put them under the two passenger side wheels. I want to slosh the gasoline so that it won't fully siphon out.)

Bill

Doesn't the fuel line to into a piece that may be removed
(to replace sending unit) take it off and have the answer.

Taking apart connections increases the risk of damaging items at both disassembly and reassembly. If someone could say "lift the front" (or whatever,) that'd be fine with me. I was hoping for more than "figure it out yourself." I'm well-aware of this option.

Bill

the fitting on top the tank is the sending unit, looks like this inside [plus the float and a 'sock' on the end of the tube] ... can't recall which side it points to, but unless your tank is virtually empty you won't be able to get the truck high enough any direction to do what you propose, remember the pickup is designed to use all the gas in the tank going uphill or down, it almost sits on the bottom

to avoid siphoning too much, disconnect the fitting at the tank first, then have a small container under the connection at the pump to catch what's still in the line .... done

Bill

I guess it works too well, picking up the nearly all of the tank contents.

I understand what you explain. Good call. Will do.

Bill