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Old 06-28-2004, 06:50 PM   #1
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Stubborn lock ring on my fuel sender; suggestions?

Hey all. If this has been covered before, I apologize. I'm working at replacing my driver's side fuel tank (1981 C1500) and I just got a complete passenger's side setup. Looks like the sending unit is the same from side to side, just pointing different directions. I've tried to move the lock ring using a brass punch and hammer but the tabs keep bending and I can't get anymore force where I need it to move the ring. Any suggestions on how to free it up?

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Greg
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Old 06-28-2004, 06:59 PM   #2
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Typically you have to hit each tab to break it loose.
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Old 06-28-2004, 10:38 PM   #3
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Thanks for that....it worked.

Now I've found out that the sending unit isn't just "pointing the other way".

Think I'll leave that for tomorrow.

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Old 06-28-2004, 11:28 PM   #4
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Yep, the sending unit is specific to each side. Sorry I didn't note that in my reply...
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