1957 How to remove fuel pick-up screen from tank

[cscolastico]

Good afternoon everyone. Can anyone tell me how to remove the fuel pick-up line in the gas tank so I can check/clean the pick-up screen? The tank is in the car. It doesn't seem like there is enough clearance to pull the line out of the tank without bending the fuel line. Any tips? Thanks!

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[74 Harley]

Remove the fuel tank.

 

[cscolastico]

Remove the fuel tank.

Thanks. I was hoping to find some way to do it with the tank in the car.

 

[68ChevyTruck]

Remove the trunk mat and you will find an access plate that is held in place by one screw that will give you access to the sending unit without removing the tank.

 

[cscolastico]

Remove the trunk mat and you will find an access plate that is held in place by one screw that will give you access to the sending unit without removing the tank.

Thanks. But I need to remove the pick-up line that enters from the front of the tank - I did remove the sending unit and I can see the pick-up line and screen but can not access it from the hole.