Just thought I would pass on my observations on the Nicktane install. Lets get real here Nick, can you really unhook the tank quick disconnect without dropping the tank! What are you double jointed or some kind of contortionist? I’m sure as many as you have done it gets much easier.
But I had to drop the tank almost to the ground to reach the fuel tank line. Definitely buy the Lisle tool. I got one at Car Quest for $9. A friend and I cut a piece of plywood to fit right between the tank straps and used a floor jack to lower the tank. The dealer gave me a full tank of fuel so we siphoned out 20 gal to lighten the load.
The kit was first rate. The only thing I think should be added is more fuel line wrap. I used the whole piece supplied just on the line from the tank to the filter inlet. Had to scrounge the bone yard to find something else to protect the other line. I used a piece of half inch tygon tubing. It slid right over the fuel line and is very thick. I think it will do a good job of protecting the fuel line.
Other things I learned is that in the area around the fuel cooler there are many sharp parts that cut knuckles with great ease and that diesel in open cuts really burns.
Anybody with decent mechanical skills can do this job. It took my friend and I about 4 hours to complete the job.
Thanks Nick for putting together such a well thought out kit.
Edit: I was also one of the lucky ones, I filled the filter totally full and she started right up! No priming.
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Edited by: Roscoe
But I had to drop the tank almost to the ground to reach the fuel tank line. Definitely buy the Lisle tool. I got one at Car Quest for $9. A friend and I cut a piece of plywood to fit right between the tank straps and used a floor jack to lower the tank. The dealer gave me a full tank of fuel so we siphoned out 20 gal to lighten the load.
The kit was first rate. The only thing I think should be added is more fuel line wrap. I used the whole piece supplied just on the line from the tank to the filter inlet. Had to scrounge the bone yard to find something else to protect the other line. I used a piece of half inch tygon tubing. It slid right over the fuel line and is very thick. I think it will do a good job of protecting the fuel line.
Other things I learned is that in the area around the fuel cooler there are many sharp parts that cut knuckles with great ease and that diesel in open cuts really burns.
Anybody with decent mechanical skills can do this job. It took my friend and I about 4 hours to complete the job.
Thanks Nick for putting together such a well thought out kit.
Edit: I was also one of the lucky ones, I filled the filter totally full and she started right up! No priming.
