<VV> removing sending unit.

[Marc Sheridan]

Paul,

Hopefully you have used a hammer on that screwdriver and your plan is to 
remove the tank. If the hammer doesn't help and you have no plans to remove 
the tank, change your plans :o).

The only real way to clean the tank is to take it out and beat the rust and 
crud out of it. My preferred method is to tank the tank to a radiator shop 
and have it chemically cleaned and then professionally sealed. The other 
option is to just toss the old tank and buy a repro.

While you have the tank out, replace the front brake lines and bushings in 
the anti roll bar.

Marc Sheridan
'66 Monza 'vert

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul Abel" <pbob63 at frontiernet.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2006 9:51 PM
Subject: <VV> removing sending unit.


> Does someone have a method of removing the gas tank sending unit without 
> use of the special removal tool. I have the tank drained. I've tried using 
> screwdrivers, but no success yet. I am doing this on the car.
>
> Once the unit is out, what would be a good way to clean the tank the best 
> as possible. A stick with a rag on it? And how should I clean the sending 
> unit? I have a new strainer and float.
>
> Car died on initial test run. Carbs not getting fuel. I blew out all the 
> lines from the tank back, including inline filter. Still no flow. Took 
> about 3 hours to drain the tank. (about 5.5 gallons of gas)  I'm guessing 
> the screen is clogged with crap in the tank. Tank was new in '89 before 
> car was parked.  It  had been running fine in the garage, but after 
> driving it just under a mile,
> she  quit.
>
> Anyhow, how do I get the sender out?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Paul Abel
> Rochester, NY
> 65 Monza sedan 110pg.