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  • Dennis D.
    Extremely Frequent Poster
    • February 29, 2000
    • 1071
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    Vacuum tank vs fuse block

    I'm in "the while I'm at" phase now. Found and fixed start issue. Replaced TI harness.
    Now I'm replacing the engine harness and have found the vacuum tank right against the fuse block harnesses.

    Knowing what a PITA getting the tank removed will be, I'm wondering if I remove the 2 bolts holding the block on the inboard side, pulling the block inside will gain access to remove the exterior bolt and 2 harnesses? Or some other way.
    Suggestions?


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    • Mark E.
      Extremely Frequent Poster
      • March 31, 1993
      • 4503
      #2
      Re: Vacuum tank vs fuse block

      I did this years ago but don't recall this issue. Will detaching the tank from the inner fender allow you to move it out of the way enough to remove the harness?
      Mark Edmondson
      Dallas, Texas
      Texas Chapter
      1970 Coupe, Donnybrooke Green, Light Saddle LS5 M20 A31 C60 G81 N37 N40 UA6 U79
      1993 Coupe, 40th Anniversary, 6-speed, PEG 1, FX3, CD, Bronze Top
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        • Justin S.
          Very Frequent User
          • July 3, 2013
          • 289
          #3
          Re: Vacuum tank vs fuse block

          Dennis,
          I removed and replaced my vacuum tank after first removing the exterior block.
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            • Dennis D.
              Extremely Frequent Poster
              • February 29, 2000
              • 1071
              #4
              Re: Vacuum tank vs fuse block

              Justin. Was your exterior block against the vacuum tank? If so. How did you manage that.
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                • Justin S.
                  Very Frequent User
                  • July 3, 2013
                  • 289
                  #5
                  Re: Vacuum tank vs fuse block

                  Dennis,
                  No. Once I unscrewed the block I was able to move it out of the way enough to bring the tank down.

                  I did have the body off the frame as well so I'm not sure there would be other obstructions related to the body being on the frame
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                    • Mark E.
                      Extremely Frequent Poster
                      • March 31, 1993
                      • 4503
                      #6
                      Re: Vacuum tank vs fuse block

                      Originally posted by Justin Sibbring (58615)
                      Dennis,
                      No. Once I unscrewed the block I was able to move it out of the way enough to bring the tank down.

                      I did have the body off the frame as well so I'm not sure there would be other obstructions related to the body being on the frame
                      Dennis,

                      Are you trying to remove the harnesses or the tank? If the former did you try loosening the tank as suggested?
                      Mark Edmondson
                      Dallas, Texas
                      Texas Chapter
                      1970 Coupe, Donnybrooke Green, Light Saddle LS5 M20 A31 C60 G81 N37 N40 UA6 U79
                      1993 Coupe, 40th Anniversary, 6-speed, PEG 1, FX3, CD, Bronze Top
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                        • Dennis D.
                          Extremely Frequent Poster
                          • February 29, 2000
                          • 1071
                          #7
                          Re: Vacuum tank vs fuse block

                          Changing the engine harness. The problem moving the tank is the harness are right in the center of the tank at the bottom. Moving the tank down will only make it worse. I don't think there's much, if any room to move it up.
                          Hoped someone was able to do it removing the 2 bolts holding the block on the inside. Then push the entire Block in a bit to gain some clearance
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                            • Mark E.
                              Extremely Frequent Poster
                              • March 31, 1993
                              • 4503
                              #8
                              Re: Vacuum tank vs fuse block

                              I would go ahead and loosen or remove the bolts holding the tank in place. It's easy to do and may allow the tank to move enough to help.
                              Mark Edmondson
                              Dallas, Texas
                              Texas Chapter
                              1970 Coupe, Donnybrooke Green, Light Saddle LS5 M20 A31 C60 G81 N37 N40 UA6 U79
                              1993 Coupe, 40th Anniversary, 6-speed, PEG 1, FX3, CD, Bronze Top
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