|
Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
|
|||||||
 |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
|
08-10-2016, 10:28 PM
|
#1 |
|
Registered User
 
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Summit, MS.
Posts: 188
|
Fuel Tank Sending Unit
Do I need a special tool to remove the sending unit from the tank? 70 Chevy C10
|
|
|
|
08-10-2016, 10:57 PM
|
#2 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 6,427
|
Re: Fuel Tank Sending Unit
There is a wrench that I think Tucker's and maybe Classic Industries sells (I bought one and used it for that job) but several people told me I could get by with a brass punch and a hammer.
Let me see if I can find a pic. https://www.corvettemods.com/assets/images/GBD35015.jpg |
|
|
|
|
08-11-2016, 08:12 PM
|
#3 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Summit, MS.
Posts: 188
|
Re: Fuel Tank Sending Unit
Ttt
|
|
|
|
|
08-11-2016, 08:28 PM
|
#4 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Wisconsin & Arizona
Posts: 4,852
|
Re: Fuel Tank Sending Unit
If I recall correctly, I used a short piece of broom handle and a hammer. You want to avoid using a steel object such as a screwdriver with the hammer that could result in sparks .
|
|
|
|
|
08-11-2016, 09:11 PM
|
#5 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 6,427
|
Re: Fuel Tank Sending Unit
Found one!
No time to find you a better price, I just got in and need to shower! http://www.bobschevytrucks.com/l6011t.html |
|
|
|
|
08-11-2016, 10:12 PM
|
#6 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Modesto, CA
Posts: 2,189
|
Re: Fuel Tank Sending Unit
Technically yes, there's a special tool. I've only ever used a small punch and a rubber mallet, or a small piece of wood. The tool makes installation easier, but it's by no means difficult.
|
|
|
|
|
08-14-2016, 04:07 PM
|
#7 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Mcloud, Oklahoma
Posts: 656
|
Re: Fuel Tank Sending Unit
Pulled mine out today, used a chisel and hammer. Gave it a couple of taps and it moved maybe an eighth of an inch, then turned it by hand the rest of the way!
__________________
1970 C-10 LWB 1998 Jeep Wrangled TJ 2009 Honda VTX 1300 2013 Buick Enclave |
|
|
|
|
08-11-2016, 10:10 PM
|
#8 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Cypress, TX
Posts: 3,885
|
Re: Fuel Tank Sending Unit
I used pliers. Just opened the jaws so they contacted the tabs on the sending unit's retainer ring, and twisted.
|
|
|
|
|
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Hybrid Mode
