After finally getting some more parts, I can start back up on the DOB, with the intent to try and finish up the main work I need to do in order to make this truck drivable, mainly with the intent to get it back to our friend who's gonna need it for personal reasons. The first thing I had to do was replace the fuel sending unit and reinstall the fuel tank so I can complete the fuel system on the truck. This little part of the job went rather fast, which is kind of scary, because it means that some bullshit is in store for me later.
The fun part was reinstalling the fuel tank. I say this because of the idea that trying to get the fuel tank aligned in a way where I can get the two straps installed and bolted down. The first thing I had to do was reinstall the vent port on the top of the fuel tank that connects the truck's evaporative fuel recirculating system to the fuel tank. With this taken care of the next thing was getting the filler tube situated. I also wanted to target the filler tube first as this was an easy way to hold the tank where I need it so I can focus more strength on getting the straps in place. Once I got the filler tube locked down, including the hanger, the fuel tank was about 80% installed as far as hanging up in its resting spot. I took the time to plug up the sending unit as well as install a new hose on the vent port to complete that part. With that done I focused on getting the rear strap in first. After wrestling with the strap and the long bolts, coming just short of being able to get the strap on the bolt, I ended up moving the bolt over to the end of the bed frame rail where there were more holes made. This hole was a slight bit lower and also allowed the strap to be moved where it would move up enough to connect with the bolt and be fully secured with its nut. After getting that strap in I did the same with the front strap to secure the whole fuel tank in place. The only thing left for me to do at this point with regard to the fuel system is installing the fuel line. I didn't have any bulk fuel hose in my stockpile so I had to conclude this session of the DOB work until I can get some hose. I can reach the ports on both the fuel tank and fuel rail to install the hose with the tank in place, so this is no big deal. With that done, I can move on to the next phase of the job, which is installing the proportioning valve on the brake system.
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