<VV> removing sending unit.

[Ron]

I've used a stick and rag followed witg detergent and a pressure washer and 
ended up with a decent cleaning job.  I jacked up the left side of the car 
to help it drain and swabbed out the remaining water with the stick and an 
old bathrobe.  A few days of air drying and it was ready to close up and go. 
It was a job but didn't cost much of anything.
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul Abel" <pbob63 at frontiernet.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2006 6:51 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.
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