The Bed Tilt Method of Accessing Your Fuel Tank

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  • Опубліковано 6 січ 2020
  • In this episode, I show you how to use the bed tilt method to access the fuel tank and/or in-tank fuel pump on your Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra. This is quite a bit easier than dropping the fuel tank like I did a couple of episodes ago. This is the way I'll be doing it the next time I have to install a Walbro 450 or Walbro 525 in-tank fuel pump in a Chevy truck.
    Also I started a brand new Facebook group to go along with the channel, you can find it here: / 649494135791408
    I have a new instagram handle for the channel as well, here's the link: / lowbuckls
    And the website I'll be publishing technical content on is LowbuckLS.com
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  • @justaguy4real
    @justaguy4real 5 місяців тому +11

    10:20 that strap hanging there is the ground strap/wire. For everyone out there, don't make my mistake. I had my pump go bad in freezing weather. On top of which I was traveling to a dif state. So I did all the work in AutoZone parking lot laying in the snow and freezing weather. So before putting truck bed back on and reinstalling, of course I'd test it. But didn't work and I went thru about 4 brand new pumps, including having to rewire a couple. It was super bowl Sunday and I was late, I was fkn pissed- of all days it had to be. Finally a guy passing by asked me "if I had the ground connected" to the bed frame or panel by gas nozzle. Nope. Totally didn't realize I needed it connected. I thought it was for electrical surge protector. Started right up. Just a simple wire coming from an area I didn't think important caused me so much grief. So don't forget about it and be sure to connect the ground wire. In Silverado the wire that comes by the gas inlet tube.

  • @James_R_
    @James_R_ 3 роки тому +7

    It's so nice to be able to get this done in a timely fashion without asking someone to help you lift the bed.

  • @percybaldwin2237
    @percybaldwin2237 Рік тому +2

    Thankyou. I am 68 and this will be a bunch easier than dropping the tank.

  • @grndiesel
    @grndiesel 7 місяців тому

    Brilliant! I'm going to try this on my ford.

  • @neilhansen49
    @neilhansen49 Рік тому

    Super bloody cool Thanks so much

  • @yeaok746
    @yeaok746 Рік тому

    Great vid thank you!

  • @buddylopez5391
    @buddylopez5391 3 роки тому +3

    Liffting the bed is a good method especially if there is full tank of gas the issue with this is the retainer that hold the fuel pump in the tank it's very difficult to compress the new gasket seal because you can't get enough down ward pressue on the retainer to get it in postion.

  • @1989GTADRIVER
    @1989GTADRIVER 2 роки тому

    Great stuff!
    Thx a lot

  • @is.gdhell-oo2ru
    @is.gdhell-oo2ru 10 місяців тому

    Ty for sharing

  • @cecilsabourin9462
    @cecilsabourin9462 3 місяці тому

    Don,t know if I,d jack up the box by lifting on the wheel well though . This can be a weak spot ,as well as corrosion wise ? Maybe install , all ,the bed bolts too .

  • @reedmazellan5624
    @reedmazellan5624 Рік тому

    How long do you think with this method would it take to replace the pump from start to finish

  • @Jesusfreak39
    @Jesusfreak39 4 роки тому +2

    thanks for fb group you made i ask to join to

  • @philbetthauser9547
    @philbetthauser9547 4 роки тому +2

    It's great to see the group taking off so well . Cal tracks work great. Just make sure you weld the axle tubes to the pumpkin. I found out the hard way. Lol

    • @LowbuckLS
      @LowbuckLS  4 роки тому +2

      Phil Betthauser thanks for the tip, I wouldn’t have thought of that, probably good to weld the tubes even before I get the Caltracs. Thanks for being a part of the group too!

    • @philbetthauser9547
      @philbetthauser9547 4 роки тому +1

      @@LowbuckLS I spun the pumpkin on the axle tubes on a 10 bolt in a f body. It did a bit of damage lol.
      I look forward to seeing the group grow 👍

    • @LowbuckLS
      @LowbuckLS  4 роки тому +1

      Phil Betthauser yeah I can see how that could make a mess I’ll probably be welding those up soon

  • @sbranham86
    @sbranham86 Рік тому

    What’s the sensor to the left of the filler neck?

  • @JgOzzo-kh1sp
    @JgOzzo-kh1sp 7 місяців тому +1

    Much easier 👍

  • @ericc.3956
    @ericc.3956 11 місяців тому +1

    Cherry picker works well also.

  • @wallytverstol8627
    @wallytverstol8627 Рік тому

    i HAVE THE NEW BODY STYLE SILVERADO SO I WILL TRY THAT IF IT IS NOT TOO RUSTY. I LIVE IN NOIRTHERN MNESOTA

  • @felipeg7565
    @felipeg7565 Рік тому

    What are those to connectors you disconnected on the rear of the truck

  • @kellismith4329
    @kellismith4329 5 місяців тому +1

    Change the rear brakeline while you’re in there

  • @Jesusfreak39
    @Jesusfreak39 4 роки тому

    i have 2000 chevy 1500 4.8 vortex with 4l60e trans too my first gear works 2nd want shift so im gonna be rebuilding it asap

  • @major0888
    @major0888 Рік тому

    I help me so much

  • @CoachQ773
    @CoachQ773 2 роки тому

    I need help with this

  • @user-si1um6vj9c
    @user-si1um6vj9c 7 місяців тому +1

    What year was this done on?

    • @LowbuckLS
      @LowbuckLS  7 місяців тому

      The truck is a 2000 model year

  • @jamesdock112
    @jamesdock112 3 роки тому

    Did this to my truck also, 2 welded nuts spun in circles ,so I used 2 - 6 inch long drills 1/8 inch & 1/4 drilled next to the bolt washer on a 30 degree angle, toward center of bolt inside of frame, then I stuck a 1/4 bolt through frame and was able to remove bolt without nut spinning, reverse this procedure to install and nut plate is re - useable. "Spark free procedure"

  • @thewrench_
    @thewrench_ 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the follow on instagram! Thanks

    • @LowbuckLS
      @LowbuckLS  4 роки тому

      Steve Tingey you’re welcome sir, thanks for commenting