Fuel filler neck replacement

[k3eaxk3eax]

I would like to hear from anyone who has replaced this fuel filler neck on a Ranger, 1889-1997, WITHOUT removing either the fuel tank or the bed. What problems were encountered and their solutuions?

Al

 

[srteach]

I don't believe it is possible without removing one or the other.
Best (and easiest) bet is to remove the bed. Six bolts (three removed, three loosened), three screws (around fuel filer neck) and a light plug (left rear up under the bed) are all that is needed to lift (or tilt) the bed.

 

[tbirdsps]

I don't believe it is possible without removing one or the other.
Best (and easiest) bet is to remove the bed. Six bolts (three removed, three loosened), three screws (around fuel filer neck) and a light plug (left rear up under the bed) are all that is needed to lift (or tilt) the bed.

Ditto.

 

[shane96ranger]

No way are you getting that hose clamp off without removing one of them. Removing my bed took 20-30 minutes. Not a big deal. I removed all 6 bed bolts for complete removal. But mine has mud flaps that I didn't want to remove, so we rested the bed on the rear tire and rear bumper. It still provided plenty of room.

You really need to have an assistant to help you on the other side though.

 

[hopster]

pull the bed otherwise u cant be sure its on there right

 

[Bannanatruck02]

Bed or Drop Tank?

I know that it's been said, but you have to either remove the bed or the tank. I used to work in a body shop, and I had to do this on two rangers (one an EDGE,and a nice FX4). Most "body guys" will tell you that removing the bed is easier, most "gearheads" will tell you that dropping the tank is easier. I suggest removing the bed only because you don't have to deal with fuel straps, everything smelling like gas, return lines, clamps, and not to mention a heavy fuel tank (assuming that there is gas in it when you do the job). I suggest asking a few buddies to help you move the bed (unless you are feeling like He-Man.) lol.

 

[AgPete139]

Dude, there's no way. The bed & one other buddy is your best bet.

I actually used silicone and RTV gasket sealer to repair my filler neck. Best, and one of the cheapest repairs Ive ever done. It really, permanently fixed the problem for the next few years until it got totalled.

 

[shane96ranger]

Here's what mine looked like.

 

[Napabandit]

It is way easier to remove the bed. I did mine with a couple buddies. It really only takes 2 to lift the bed off the frame. Gives you the opportunity to pressure wash the frame, check fuel lines, brake lines, shocks, etc. I'm doing a lift on mine and am going to pull the bed off again to gain a little access.