<VV> removing sending unit.

[Chris C, Warwick RI]

I am sure what I did was dead wrong, but it worked.

Used the hammer and blunt screw driver method to gently move the retaining 
ring (used a square head driver like for a small socket set).  Work the 
tabs 1 at a time.

To clean it out I made a large qtip with old socks and a wire hanger.  Once 
I thought it was sufficiently clean I checked the best I could with my 
hand.  Then as a final step (the one I am sure I violated some rule 
with).  I ran fresh water threw (about 20 gallons).  Collecting the water I 
could see the excess crap that washed out.

Cleaned/dried 1 more time with more socks.

Ran a muffin fan (old pc powersupply fan), for a couple days to let it dry 
out.  Refilled with a tank of premium and a bottle of rubbing alcohol.

While I let it dry out I also replaced the fuel lines, inline  filter, and 
carb filters.


At 06:51 PM 8/15/2006, you wrote:
>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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