Changing out stock tank w/ new one ?s - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sb69chevy · 01-06-2008, 03:18 PM

Okay, got my new tank, sending unit, etc and will be doing this tomorrow. Couple of questions, though:

1. Does anything need to be put on the new filler grommet for sealing purposes?
2. I've read about making sure the sender is sealed well. Any tips/tricks to making this happen?

Thanks. sb

huero · 01-06-2008, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sb69chevy

Okay, got my new tank, sending unit, etc and will be doing this tomorrow. Couple of questions, though:

1. Does anything need to be put on the new filler grommet for sealing purposes?
2. I've read about making sure the sender is sealed well. Any tips/tricks to making this happen?

Thanks. sb

Are you talking about the o-ring that gets sandwiched between the sender and tank?

sb69chevy · 01-06-2008, 07:21 PM

Yeah, some had mentioned to make certain this gets a good seal. Also curious if the grommet on the cab needs any sealer or if it seals itself and doesn't allow moisture into the cab.

PanelDeland · 01-07-2008, 06:52 AM

Lube the O-ring for the sending unit.It should be tight when you turn it.Be careful it doesn't bunch up or get pinched. On the grommet you will need
1.LOTS OF PATIENCE
2.Lube-I think most use dish soap.
3.A couple cold ones to celebrate with once you complete this task.

01-06-2008, 03:18 PM	#1
sb69chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 375	Changing out stock tank w/ new one ?s Okay, got my new tank, sending unit, etc and will be doing this tomorrow. Couple of questions, though: 1. Does anything need to be put on the new filler grommet for sealing purposes? 2. I've read about making sure the sender is sealed well. Any tips/tricks to making this happen? Thanks. sb __________________ 1969 C/10 swb, 350, powerglide (daily driver) 2005 CRV (wife's ride)

01-06-2008, 07:21 PM	#3
sb69chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 375	Re: Changing out stock tank w/ new one ?s Yeah, some had mentioned to make certain this gets a good seal. Also curious if the grommet on the cab needs any sealer or if it seals itself and doesn't allow moisture into the cab. __________________ 1969 C/10 swb, 350, powerglide (daily driver) 2005 CRV (wife's ride)

01-07-2008, 06:52 AM	#4
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Changing out stock tank w/ new one ?s Lube the O-ring for the sending unit.It should be tight when you turn it.Be careful it doesn't bunch up or get pinched. On the grommet you will need 1.LOTS OF PATIENCE 2.Lube-I think most use dish soap. 3.A couple cold ones to celebrate with once you complete this task. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"



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