do i need to drop tank to get to ground?

[flyboy1100]

was looking yesterday at the drivers side tank. but can't find where the grounds are for the tank. is it accessible w/o dropping the tank? if i need to drop tank, i think the cat converter heat shield is in the way.

lots of threads on bad grounds, no so much on their actual location

 

[bucket]

The ones I've messed with, the wire went directly to the top of the frame rail. The eyelet is fastened down by a bolt with a 1/2 inch head. A ratchet wrench is handy here.

 

[87silveradok20]

you could pull the bed, but im sure thats not the answer you wanted.

 

[flyboy1100]

pulling the bed was my other idea. or at least removing the bolts and raising the front of it. might end up being a project for next summer.

i did see the wire where it went to the sender, but it was a "y" or some sort of rubber boot connection and i couldn't see where the other end went.

 

[MrMarty51]

Probably have to clean off some dirt/mud but, it should be inside the frame rail, within a foot or so of the sender unit, a foot or so frontwards or rear wards inside the frame rail.

 

[flyboy1100]

I will get a mirror down there and look.

How many bolts hold the plastic shield on? I am going to remove that so i can see if the tank leaks once i put some fuel in it

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[MrMarty51]

I will get a mirror down there and look.

Tank on outside of frame rail, ground on inside, do`nt need a mirror, just get under there and LOOOOK.

How many bolts hold the plastic shield on? I am going to remove that so i can see if the tank leaks once i put some fuel in it

As many bolts as there are on it. ? ? ?

 

[flyboy1100]

Huh, i didnt see any grounds on the inside, will look harder tomorrow if i get a chance

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