Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

I just recieved by Kilby Gas Tank skid for my '01 TJ and am planning
on tackling the installation in the next week or so. In reading the
instructions and write-ups on several web sites, I have to disconnect
the pressurized fuel line(s). All of the write-ups refer me back to
the FSM, which I have on my list of "items to buy", but I don't yet
have it.

Does anyone have instructions on how to depressurize and disconnect
those lines from the fuel tank?

Thank you!
Icky
'01 TJ

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

At the fuel rail you'll see a cap, remove it and press on a tire
like valve to release, maybe have a rag on it as the manual suggests:
http://www.----------.com/releasefuel.jpg and a way to put out a fire if
it should happen.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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murfysflaw wrote:
>
> I just recieved by Kilby Gas Tank skid for my '01 TJ and am planning
> on tackling the installation in the next week or so. In reading the
> instructions and write-ups on several web sites, I have to disconnect
> the pressurized fuel line(s). All of the write-ups refer me back to
> the FSM, which I have on my list of "items to buy", but I don't yet
> have it.
>
> Does anyone have instructions on how to depressurize and disconnect
> those lines from the fuel tank?
>
> Thank you!
> Icky
> '01 TJ

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

At the fuel rail you'll see a cap, remove it and press on a tire
like valve to release, maybe have a rag on it as the manual suggests:
http://www.----------.com/releasefuel.jpg and a way to put out a fire if
it should happen.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
murfysflaw wrote:
>
> I just recieved by Kilby Gas Tank skid for my '01 TJ and am planning
> on tackling the installation in the next week or so. In reading the
> instructions and write-ups on several web sites, I have to disconnect
> the pressurized fuel line(s). All of the write-ups refer me back to
> the FSM, which I have on my list of "items to buy", but I don't yet
> have it.
>
> Does anyone have instructions on how to depressurize and disconnect
> those lines from the fuel tank?
>
> Thank you!
> Icky
> '01 TJ

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

On the fuel rail just over the intake side of the engine is a valve. It
looks something like a valve cap on the wheels. Unscrew the valve cap and
use a small screwdriver and cloth. Push in the valve center (small ball) to
release the fuel pressure. You will have some fuel come out, hence the
cloth. Now put the valve cap back on.

Now drop the tank (7 nuts), release the electrical connection, pinch the
fuel line clip at the fuel pump (on top of the gas tank), detach the fuel
return line and it's done.

Reinstall in reverse order and enjoy the protection on the rocks.

Bill
"murfysflaw" <murfysflaw@alltel.net> wrote in message
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> I just recieved by Kilby Gas Tank skid for my '01 TJ and am planning
> on tackling the installation in the next week or so. In reading the
> instructions and write-ups on several web sites, I have to disconnect
> the pressurized fuel line(s). All of the write-ups refer me back to
> the FSM, which I have on my list of "items to buy", but I don't yet
> have it.
>
> Does anyone have instructions on how to depressurize and disconnect
> those lines from the fuel tank?
>
> Thank you!
> Icky
> '01 TJ

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

On the fuel rail just over the intake side of the engine is a valve. It
looks something like a valve cap on the wheels. Unscrew the valve cap and
use a small screwdriver and cloth. Push in the valve center (small ball) to
release the fuel pressure. You will have some fuel come out, hence the
cloth. Now put the valve cap back on.

Now drop the tank (7 nuts), release the electrical connection, pinch the
fuel line clip at the fuel pump (on top of the gas tank), detach the fuel
return line and it's done.

Reinstall in reverse order and enjoy the protection on the rocks.

Bill
"murfysflaw" <murfysflaw@alltel.net> wrote in message
news:74b19317.0310011020.641cfbdc@posting.google.c om...
> I just recieved by Kilby Gas Tank skid for my '01 TJ and am planning
> on tackling the installation in the next week or so. In reading the
> instructions and write-ups on several web sites, I have to disconnect
> the pressurized fuel line(s). All of the write-ups refer me back to
> the FSM, which I have on my list of "items to buy", but I don't yet
> have it.
>
> Does anyone have instructions on how to depressurize and disconnect
> those lines from the fuel tank?
>
> Thank you!
> Icky
> '01 TJ

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

Thank you both for your help! Sounds pretty straightforward now that
I know where it is!

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

Thank you both for your help! Sounds pretty straightforward now that
I know where it is!

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

In article <74b19317.0310020229.2b2d0435@posting.google.com >,
murfysflaw@alltel.net (murfysflaw) writes:

>Subject: Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
>From: murfysflaw@alltel.net (murfysflaw)
>Date: 2 Oct 2003 03:29:15 -0700
>
>Thank you both for your help! Sounds pretty straightforward now that
>I know where it is!
>

Few tips...

I'd recommend disconnecting the electrical and fuel send/return lines *before*
you drop the tank (but after you depress the system). Even after you depress,
you may get some gas drippage from the fuel line connections so don't have your
face directly under it when you pull the lines. Ask me how I know.

Also, you might want to pull the fuel pump fuse or the negative battery cable.
I would also recommend a helper and a floor jack to help ease it down. You'll
find the Kilby instructions to be very good.

If you have an aftermarket bumper, you *may* have to remove the bumper...a
friend had a Tomken bumper and the 2" receiver tube extended so far on the
frame side of the bumper it interfered with the new skidplate installation. So
we had to remove the bumper, install the plate, then replace the bumper.

good luck
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

In article <74b19317.0310020229.2b2d0435@posting.google.com >,
murfysflaw@alltel.net (murfysflaw) writes:

>Subject: Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
>From: murfysflaw@alltel.net (murfysflaw)
>Date: 2 Oct 2003 03:29:15 -0700
>
>Thank you both for your help! Sounds pretty straightforward now that
>I know where it is!
>

Few tips...

I'd recommend disconnecting the electrical and fuel send/return lines *before*
you drop the tank (but after you depress the system). Even after you depress,
you may get some gas drippage from the fuel line connections so don't have your
face directly under it when you pull the lines. Ask me how I know.

Also, you might want to pull the fuel pump fuse or the negative battery cable.
I would also recommend a helper and a floor jack to help ease it down. You'll
find the Kilby instructions to be very good.

If you have an aftermarket bumper, you *may* have to remove the bumper...a
friend had a Tomken bumper and the 2" receiver tube extended so far on the
frame side of the bumper it interfered with the new skidplate installation. So
we had to remove the bumper, install the plate, then replace the bumper.

good luck
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html

Re: Installing Kilby Gas Tank Skid in '01 TJ
 

I realize you have already purchased so this is a moot point for
you... but for anyone else considering TJ armor... the Tomken skid
plate bolts on over the existing armor with no need to move fuel lines
or anything else, and is extremely heavy duty. I have been extremely
pleased with mine.