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incoma · 01-02-2005, 12:51 PM

How do I get the old unit out? There are a few tabs that look like they need to be pushed in or out to unluck the sender, but they're old and I don't want to break anything. Any hints? I've run the search and haven't found any answers.

incoma · 01-02-2005, 01:48 PM

anyone?

cadiac · 01-02-2005, 02:06 PM

Are you working on a behind the seat tank? Probably it has a ring that you need to rotate counterclockwise? Those tabs you see,- Use a punch/old screwdriver and tap Not To Hard -the ring will rotate and move tabs into open slots where it will spring free. The sender will lift right out. You do need a new O Ring gasket to put back together. Hope i explained that well enough. Other tanks/not just behind the seat units fit together the same way. -Steve

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How do I get the old unit out? There are a few tabs that look like they need to be pushed in or out to unluck the sender, but they're old and I don't want to break anything. Any hints? I've run the search and haven't found any answers.

70c10 · 01-02-2005, 02:09 PM

Unscrew the threaded nut first on the fuel line. Use a block of wood to tap the lock ring loose. You have to tilt it out slowly.

incoma · 01-02-2005, 03:14 PM

Well, there are 2 tabs that fit into slots on the outside of the main ring. Do I need to do anything with these?

incoma · 01-02-2005, 05:15 PM

Well, I gave it a try and got that bugger out. Thanks for the help. Pushing the tangs looked too easy, and I didn't want to screw this thing up. Thanks.

01-02-2005, 12:51 PM	#1
incoma Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 865	fuel sending unit uninstall question How do I get the old unit out? There are a few tabs that look like they need to be pushed in or out to unluck the sender, but they're old and I don't want to break anything. Any hints? I've run the search and haven't found any answers. Last edited by incoma; 01-02-2005 at 01:48 PM.

01-02-2005, 02:09 PM	#4
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Unscrew the threaded nut first on the fuel line. Use a block of wood to tap the lock ring loose. You have to tilt it out slowly. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

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01-02-2005, 01:48 PM	#2
incoma Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 865	anyone?

01-02-2005, 03:14 PM	#5
incoma Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 865	Well, there are 2 tabs that fit into slots on the outside of the main ring. Do I need to do anything with these?

01-02-2005, 05:15 PM	#6
incoma Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 865	Well, I gave it a try and got that bugger out. Thanks for the help. Pushing the tangs looked too easy, and I didn't want to screw this thing up. Thanks.



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