<VV> remove tank sender

[J R Read_HML]

Buy (or borrow?) the tool.  You will need it for re-install anyway.  Take 
the tank out, and put about 5 - 10 pounds of sharp rocks in it (and/or a 
chain) and turn it over and over and over and over and..... (you know) until 
it is clean inside - ALL the rust knocked off.  If you can find an old BBQ 
rotisserie motor, you can set up something to do the turning for you.  You 
can remove the sender before or after removing the tank.  It is a little 
more convenient with the tank out.

Seal the tank with the chemical tank sealer.  Let it dry well.  After 
cleaning and testing, replace sender in the tank (if it works correctly). 
Get a new one if it doesn't, EM and LM have different ohms - so get the 
right one.

If front steel brake lines are not relatively fresh, this is the time to 
replace - while the tank is out.

Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul Abel" <pbob63 at frontiernet.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2006 8:51 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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