If the bolts won't loosen, cut the bolts, not the straps. The bolts are available from Mitchell's & I believe he has them on ebay right now, or you buy directly from him. Last time I bought some, I believe they were $3.00 each John Greg_Graham@xxxxxxxx wrote: > Help! The pickup tube inside my gas tank has become clogged with crud. I > would guess that he screen or filter on the end is plugged up tight. I > attempted to drop the tank this weekend, but only managed to move one of > the strap bolts one half inch in 3 hours. The other one is fused on tight. > Any hints as to how to get this tank off? Is it advisable to cut the > straps and find replacements.... or should I just keep working on the strap > bolts? >