[NoVa-Corvairs] Gas Gauge issues

[Mark Sorensen]

Hi Bryan
Andrew and I are almost ready to put the motor and trans back in but I
would like to replace the trans seals behind the u joints. They wouldn't be
a standard pinion seal by chance?
Thanks
Mark Sorensen 703-801-1055
On Jan 8, 2015 7:58 PM, "Bryan Blackwell via Novacc-list" <
novacc-list at corvair.org> wrote:

> Frank - pretty sure the car in question is an early ('62?).
>
> Trey - a sender, strainer, o-ring, and lock ring should be all you need.
> Those parts can be replaced without dropping the tank, but you can't really
> clean the tank in the car.  Tank removal also allows for easy replacement
> of the 53-year-old brake line over the tank.  If you want to pull the tank,
> I'd also get the filler hoses and a body gasket.
>
> However, pulling the tank and doing the related work is more involved -
> this is just what we did to our wagon last year at Frank's house, it
> basically took a whole day to complete.
>
> Be sure to have an empty gas can or two, something small enough to fit
> under the car with a funnel.
>
> --Bryan
>
> > On Jan 8, 2015, at 6:00 PM, Charles Nelson via Novacc-list <
> novacc-list at corvair.org> wrote:
> >
> > With likely resistance unit rust up would I be looking at getting a
> sender sent from Clarks  or the ranch? Any Other  items I should have on
> hand before the meeting?
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Jan 8, 2015, at 5:48 PM, corvairduval--- via Novacc-list <
> novacc-list at corvair.org> wrote:
> >>
> >> Yes, it seems the dash gauge and wiring are working fine and the
> problem is
> >> in the tank.
> >>
> >> Drain the fuel as best you can and drop the tank. Open her up and take a
> >> look.
> >>
> >> I do not have a used FC sending unit to even look at. Being it reads
> >> halfway, the resistance unit is probably rusted up.
> >>
>
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