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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 06:19 PM
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Do I have to completely drain and remove the Gas tank to replace the coil on my 97' Ultra classic ? Is it possible to just prop it up and get at it?
 
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 09:08 PM
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Do I have to completely drain and remove the Gas tank to replace the coil on my 97' Ultra classic ? Is it possible to just prop it up and get at it?
2x4 or 2" pvc pipe under the tank will get it up enough. a *long* extension with a ball end hex helps a *lot*
 
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Old Nov 27, 2013 | 04:41 AM
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As long as the crossover tube gives you enough room you can. Otherwise, just drain the tank, disconnect the crossover tube and fuel line from petcock, and remove the tank.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2013 | 04:48 AM
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As long as the crossover tube gives you enough room you can. Otherwise, just drain the tank, disconnect the crossover tube and fuel line from petcock, and remove the tank.
That's a pain if you just filled the tank, obviously! Having got as far as above, buy yourself a quick release connector, which speeds up the process and avoids the need in future to drain the gas off.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2013 | 10:57 AM
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That's a pain if you just filled the tank, obviously! Having got as far as above, buy yourself a quick release connector, which speeds up the process and avoids the need in future to drain the gas off.
I can't begin to tell you how great it is to have one of those.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2013 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by grbrown
that's a pain if you just filled the tank, obviously! Having got as far as above, buy yourself a quick release connector, which speeds up the process and avoids the need in future to drain the gas off.
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