Thanks Gary , thats actually not a great pic but i will do what your saying . Dont have much choice at this point , lol . Fuel pump is bobbing up an down . Truck still runs , kind of amazing to me . lol

 

I just did some research on these fuel tanks. I might be wrong if the hold down fingers are gone. I'm posting a video at the time index which details removal of the flange. Maybe you can source new flange hold-downs? I know sourcing a tank may be difficult. Just things to consider.


Second Gen fuel pumps were easier to deal with because they fuel pump was secured with a large, nylon nut.

 

Thanks , yeh im pretty sure the hold downs are mostly gone . There are a couple left , but im sure that wont work .

 

If you end up replacing the tank, my suggestion would be lock the new fuel pump in place and coat the lock ring and tabs with grease.

 

Luckily i have a van as a backup vehicle so im not sure how im gonna go about all this . It seems odd these tanks seem so hard to find . I guess this isnt a common problem . Im gonna check with a shop i deal with tomorrow an see if they hopefully can tell me what would be the most cost effective way . There pretty decent .

 

Be sure to post your resolution in the event someone else comes here with the same issue.

 

will do , thanks for your help .

 

Run your VIN to get a build sheet on the Ram site. This will tell you exactly which one you have. While the different size tanks are somewhat interchangeable, they use a different strap at one end. Best to get the same size if you need to replace it, unless you want to upgrade.

 

Does any of you know if this is part of the fuel pump ? It was laying at the bottom of the tank .

 

From pics ive seen online i dont see it on the pump