1054 fuel tank removal?

[CTPATRIOT 12]

I pulled the sediment bowl off and drained the old stink gas out.The screws for the straps turn ok,but it doesn't look like the tank has enough room to come out.Just curious what it takes to remove it?

[ol550 830]

You will need to remove the transmission. :ychain:

[CTPATRIOT 12]

You will need to remove the transmission.

That's what i was thinking.... :D

[jasoncracer 0]

:D good luck :ychain:

[Pollack Pete 2,273]

Mmmmmm..........when you get done with yours,you can come do my 953.I understand the tank placement is one of WH engineers booboo's.Plus......gotta love the wood blocks shimming the tank.

[CTPATRIOT 12]

good luck

It doesn't take luck to work on tractors,just tools and common sense .

[Indy w h 5]

The gas tank is a piece of cake to remove

Indy

[jasoncracer 0]

gas tanks normally dont take very much to come out hmm indy i agree with you :ychain:

[WHC-125 4]

I never knew gas tanks were that hard to take out. If you need a hand I will be more than happy to come help you if I can take the time out of my busy schedule but make sure you have the right tools to do the job and a enclosed garage. :ychain:

[CasualObserver 3,411]

gas tanks normally dont take very much to come out

Yes..."normally" most gas tanks are easy... but not this one. The 953/1054 models were the uni-body of Wheel Horses. the Fuel tank is under the seat pan, which is welded to the frame and fenders... the only way to get to it is like Mike said earlier, the trans has to be removed and you go at it from the bottom.

So before you guys continue to raz what you think is an easy process, try learning about the tractors.

[WHC-125 4]

To remove the tank really isnt that big of a job. As well as removing the transmission. I was simly telling him if he needed help that I would help. I have been working on these tractors for over 10 years and you could ask any of the member from the new england area that know me to vouch for it.

[CasualObserver 3,411]

For some here yes, removing the tank/trans is easy. Please remember we have all walks of life and levels of experience. That's all. And it's admirable to offer to help, members helping members... can't get better than that.

[jasoncracer 0]

this is true a transmission i not a big deal to remove no diffrence in anything else just have to get it done chris offered help which was nice and its really not bad helped my neighbor get one out very simple process just ELBOW GREASE :ychain:

[CTPATRIOT 12]

Chris,thanks for the offer!I have no problem doing most things on these tractors.I just wanted to be 100% sure that's what it took.I'd hate to pull the trans. then have somebody tell me a "trick" how the tank pop's right out .I don't believe i have to remove it,i think i can get it clean enough in the frame.

[Gene_S 93]

Chris,thanks for the offer!I have no problem doing most things on these tractors.I just wanted to be 100% sure that's what it took.I'd hate to pull the trans. then have somebody tell me a "trick" how the tank pop's right out .I don't believe i have to remove it,i think i can get it clean enough in the frame.

If not just support the frame, put a floor jack under the transmission, remove the lift cylinder pin and move it out of the way, remove the four transmission bolts and lower it down slow. at about two inches the tank will clear. I've done it on my 1054 three times. My biggest problem is I have duals on the back and takin them off and putting them back on takes the longest.

[CTPATRIOT 12]

Chris,thanks for the offer!I have no problem doing most things on these tractors.I just wanted to be 100% sure that's what it took.I'd hate to pull the trans. then have somebody tell me a "trick" how the tank pop's right out