I just went through the same problem. Your 57
might have a clamp that needs to be removed at the connection from the filler
tube to the tank. My 58 did not, it was held in by the O-ring inside the
tank. I couldn't get the tube to twist out to save my life.
Here's what worked: First, remove the thick rubber gasket that holds the
tube firm inside the filler door. Next, if you have it, remove the clamp
at the tank connection. I then hit that same connection with penetrating
oil (several times over the course of a week or so). Lastly, I bought an
oversized crescent wrench with long handles so I could get a good grip and some
leverage as I tried to twist the tube. Twisting it out from the point of
connection at the tank was futile. Here's what finally did it: I
took the wrench, opened the filler door, grabbed the tube and jiggled it in
every direction hoping to work more penetrating oil down into the
connection. Then I took hold of the tube and twisted it (from inside the
filler door at the top of the tube) - it finally started to turn, then...
voila! Good luck!
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 1:11
PM
Subject: [FWDLK] Gas Tank removal!
Hi everyone!
Anyone out there know how to remove the gas tank off a 57 Plymouth?
We loosened the straps and wires leading to the gas tank. How do you
remove the filler tube that leads to the gas tank? We are slowly making
our way from the passenger floors to the trunk. Then we will finish up
with the quaters. Any advice will be appreciated.
Thanks,
Kelly
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