[libbysman]

Hello All: As I mention awhile ago my fuel pump went in my97 Cat and now I'm ready to replace it. I've seen those wierd fittings they use and seen the special tools they want us to use to disconnect the fuel lines. But after looking at the setup I'm wondering if I have to remove the tank at all. Let me pose this question and count on you knowledgeable people for some input. If I disconnect the fuel pump from the tank strap would there be enough play in the fuel lines and the other connections to just drop the back of the tank to get at the pump? It seems logical to me, but maybe someone has tried it and gotten into treouble for doing it that way. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Also, I tried to remove the fuel filter and the bolt on the bottom of the filter just keeps turning without coming out. Likewise if I try to re-tighten it the bolt doesn't tighten. Do I have a problem. Regards, Brian