1984 mc9 fuel tank...will NOT come out!

[Seann]

Hi All,
Well, if cleaning up the mess from the new leak in the driveway wasn't enough fun, pumped the tank out, now can't get the tank to come out. Large cradle hold down was rusted away to almost nothing, literally fell out (Canadian winters), don't see any other hold down at the back (driver side). I've tried the thin board underneath to ease going past "the bump", even tried pressure with a come a long. Nothing. It's sitting rattly loose but is so tight at the top it won't budge. Any other tips before I cut the floor??
Thanks,
Seann

[Tom Y]

Maybe cut an access hole in the divider to look for another strap? Hate to see the floor cut.

Good luck,  Tom

[luvrbus]

Some of the MCI's had a outlet for adding a auxiliary tank with a plate and 6 or 8 bolts and you had to pick up the tank level for space about 1 inch then it come out, if your tank is one of the few with the feed and return on back it becomes a major job

[Seann]

Not sure what you mean by "the divider"...in the middle underneath?
Thanks,
Seann

[Seann]

I've cut the back wall out (driver side) to gain access to the rear of the tank. Having another go today with a board from both sides to try and raise it enough, with come a long pressure pulling from the pass side.
Thanks,
Seann

[Seann]

OK...dropped the divider cover and there they were, 3 huge pipes leading to the aux tank. Didn't know I had that tank, the bay if finished with drawers, TV etc. Got the manifold plate undone, lowered the pipes and got the tank out. Next step drain aux tank and remove it and all plumbing, weld up main tank and test. I might even make it smaller. The tank cavity is a real mess too, sludge and rust. Will fab a new hold down strap, old one rusted away. Next calamity on the way???
Thanks for your suggestions,
Seann

[dtcerrato]

Sounds good. Get er done!

[luvrbus]

I've cut the back wall out (driver side) to gain access to the rear of the tank. Having another go today with a board from both sides to try and raise it enough, with come a long pressure pulling from the pass side.
Thanks,
Seann

[luvrbus]

OK...dropped the divider cover and there they were, 3 huge pipes leading to the aux tank. Didn't know I had that tank, the bay if finished with drawers, TV etc. Got the manifold plate undone, lowered the pipes and got the tank out. Next step drain aux tank and remove it and all plumbing, weld up main tank and test. I might even make it smaller. The tank cavity is a real mess too, sludge and rust. Will fab a new hold down strap, old one rusted away. Next calamity on the way???
Thanks for your suggestions,
Seann

The X tank is empty if the main tank is empty it fills and empties with the level of the main tank