Gas tank removal

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I can't get my 1993 Buick Roadmaster 4 door sedan up high enough to get the gas tank down. Can I cut a hole in the trunk to get at everything?
Thanks.
If I could get the gas tank straps down would the wires and fuel lines be long enough to let the tank down?

['97ventureowner]

Can you use jackstands to help raise the car higher? I think cutting into the trunk to gain access is a dangerous option. I'm not sure if the lines and wiring are long enough as I've never removed my tank out of my Roadmaster. One thing you could try, and this helps when there is fuel still in the tank is to use a 2x4 or similar piece of wood and one or two hydraulic jacks ( two are better for this procedure.) Place the jacks under the tank and place the wood on top of the jack. Slowly raise the jacks until they are equalized and the wood makes contact with the tank. Slowly lower the jacks equally bringing the tank down at a slow pace to see if the lines or wiring are long enough to allow the tank to go further.

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Originally Posted by '97ventureowner

Can you use jackstands to help raise the car higher? I think cutting into the trunk to gain access is a dangerous option. I'm not sure if the lines and wiring are long enough as I've never removed my tank out of my Roadmaster. One thing you could try, and this helps when there is fuel still in the tank is to use a 2x4 or similar piece of wood and one or two hydraulic jacks ( two are better for this procedure.) Place the jacks under the tank and place the wood on top of the jack. Slowly raise the jacks until they are equalized and the wood makes contact with the tank. Slowly lower the jacks equally bringing the tank down at a slow pace to see if the lines or wiring are long enough to allow the tank to go further.

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Thanks for the response. A friend had a bigger jack and I got the tank out and replaced the fuel pump, the strainer and the pigtails.
THe tank comming down was so light that I just held it with a piece of plywood. After it was down I could move with it one hand. I guess I got all the gas out.
There is no juice going to the tank.
I switched relays but still no go.
*****What I cannot find is the fuse (if any) for the pump.*****
*Anyone know where it is on a 1993 roadmaster?*
My Haynes repair book shows what must be a 1994 and up box under the hood with 4 relays and one fuse. On my box it has only 2 relays and NO fuse.

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Problem solved!
The oil switch shuts off the fuel when the pressure gets too low. I replaced the sender along with a frayed wire there and it is running now!
Thanks guys.