remove nut from gas tank

dondi

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1985 16 ft thundercraft i o 140 hp

plastic type screw on top of gas take turns then binds, only about 3 threads come out, i am afraid to strip it, or break it anyone have any suggestion?trying to check pickup line inside.help :confused:
 

Chris1956

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Re: remove nut from gas tank

You might post a picture of it. Metal Fittings on Poly tanks may be peramanently installed. Usually the fuel pickup will screw out of a metal fitting. Some fittings are pressed into metal fittings on the tank.
 

dondi

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Re: remove nut from gas tank

You might post a picture of it. Metal Fittings on Poly tanks may be peramanently installed. Usually the fuel pickup will screw out of a metal fitting. Some fittings are pressed into metal fittings on the tank.

no its a plastic screw, but it does have a nut on the bottom, that i already loosened, that wont come off untill screw is out. i will try to figure out how to post a pic thanks for answering
 
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