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Old 09-20-2016, 02:12 PM   #1
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how to remove gas tank level switch

Is there an easy way to remove the gas tank level float switch? Do I need a tool to remove the clip that holds it in? Is there anything special I need to do to get it out?
I think I will have to remove the seat to get it out. any suggestions would be helpful. I am going to replace the float portion on it. I think from what I trouble shot on it from your help last time we figured my float was bad.
anyway I need to remove it to find out.
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Old 09-20-2016, 02:28 PM   #2
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Re: how to remove gas tank level switch

i just moved it around with a hammer and screwdriver, but BE CAREFUL to not spark it.
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Old 09-20-2016, 03:18 PM   #3
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Re: how to remove gas tank level switch

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anytime, but put some electrical tape or something on the tip, just to be safe, so it dont spark, because if it does and the spark hits a pocket of fuel vapor then well poof.
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Re: how to remove gas tank level switch

Great idea I will wrap it in electrical tape or look for a brass punch
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Old 09-20-2016, 03:36 PM   #6
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Great idea I will wrap it in electrical tape or look for a brass punch
ive still sparked with brass, it sparks and you could be toast, look at how little a spark a spark plug makes.
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