Re: Additional Gas Tank Question

Hi all,

Any suggestions for exactly how to remove the sending unit? I took a look
a few years back, but I couldn't see exactly how it comes out, and the
only instructions I found told me "remove the sending unit".

Thanks,
Chris.


--- SealFase@aol.com wrote:

> Sticking with questions on the 69 gas tanks. My tank is in very good
> shape
> except for the fact that the sending unit is not functioning properly.
> Even
> with a full tank it only sends a high resistance ground to the guage so
> it never
> show over 1/8th full. That is the only thing wrong with the tank. The
> gauge
> tests good. I really don't want to replace the tank since I installed
> an
> in-tank electric fuel pump about 3 years ago (great security when used
> with a
> cutoff switch). How difficult is it to change out (or have someone else
> change
> out) the sending unit?
>
> Staying in the "gas" arena, Recommendations for type of gas to use and
> what
> lead substitute additive have owners had the best results with?
> Thanks,
> Bob - '69 GT350 CV
>

 

Chris:
The locking nut has several small cutouts in the outside diameter. Take a
screwdriver or drift pin and a hammer and tap on the indentations in a
counter clockwise direction to unscrew the nut.
Then the sending unit can be removed.
Ron
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Tann (chris@christann.com)" <ctann@pacbell.net>
To: <SealFase@aol.com>; <shelbymustang@carmemories.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2005 1:54 PM
Subject: Re: Additional Gas Tank Question


> Hi all,
>
> Any suggestions for exactly how to remove the sending unit? I took a look
> a few years back, but I couldn't see exactly how it comes out, and the
> only instructions I found told me "remove the sending unit".
>
> Thanks,
> Chris.
>
>
> --- SealFase@aol.com wrote:
>
>> Sticking with questions on the 69 gas tanks. My tank is in very good
>> shape
>> except for the fact that the sending unit is not functioning properly.
>> Even
>> with a full tank it only sends a high resistance ground to the guage so
>> it never
>> show over 1/8th full. That is the only thing wrong with the tank. The
>> gauge
>> tests good. I really don't want to replace the tank since I installed
>> an
>> in-tank electric fuel pump about 3 years ago (great security when used
>> with a
>> cutoff switch). How difficult is it to change out (or have someone else
>> change
>> out) the sending unit?
>>
>> Staying in the "gas" arena, Recommendations for type of gas to use and
>> what
>> lead substitute additive have owners had the best results with?
>> Thanks,
>> Bob - '69 GT350 CV
>>
>
>
>

 

Chris-Just an additional word of caution when working on the gas tank. Be
sure the battery is disconnected and that you are working in a
well-ventilated (preferably outside) location. Don't use any spark-inducing
tools. Best to use a brass hammer and brass rod for a drift pin. Even a
good idea to ground yourself to the car to avoid static discharge. Once you
get the sending unit out, cover up the hole w/duct tape to avoid fumes
escaping (it's the fumes that are so volatile).
Regards, Stan
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ronald Robertson" <ronald.robertson@sympatico.ca>
To: <chris@christann.com>; <SealFase@aol.com>;
<shelbymustang@carmemories.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2005 4:29 PM
Subject: Re: Additional Gas Tank Question


> Chris:
> The locking nut has several small cutouts in the outside diameter. Take a
> screwdriver or drift pin and a hammer and tap on the indentations in a
> counter clockwise direction to unscrew the nut.
> Then the sending unit can be removed.
> Ron
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chris Tann (chris@christann.com)" <ctann@pacbell.net>
> To: <SealFase@aol.com>; <shelbymustang@carmemories.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2005 1:54 PM
> Subject: Re: Additional Gas Tank Question
>
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > Any suggestions for exactly how to remove the sending unit? I took a
look
> > a few years back, but I couldn't see exactly how it comes out, and the
> > only instructions I found told me "remove the sending unit".
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Chris.
> >
> >
> > --- SealFase@aol.com wrote:
> >
> >> Sticking with questions on the 69 gas tanks. My tank is in very good
> >> shape
> >> except for the fact that the sending unit is not functioning properly.
> >> Even
> >> with a full tank it only sends a high resistance ground to the guage so
> >> it never
> >> show over 1/8th full. That is the only thing wrong with the tank. The
> >> gauge
> >> tests good. I really don't want to replace the tank since I installed
> >> an
> >> in-tank electric fuel pump about 3 years ago (great security when used
> >> with a
> >> cutoff switch). How difficult is it to change out (or have someone
else
> >> change
> >> out) the sending unit?
> >>
> >> Staying in the "gas" arena, Recommendations for type of gas to use and
> >> what
> >> lead substitute additive have owners had the best results with?
> >> Thanks,
> >> Bob - '69 GT350 CV
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
>