<VV> removing sending unit.

[Cliff Tibbitts]

You will get a ton of responses on this one.  I would recommend taking it to
a radiator shop.  They can clean and seal it for you, usually in the $75-100
range.  It will cost you almost that much to get all the chemicals you need
to do it yourself, and not end up with as good a job. 

It isn't that hard to pull the tank.  Once the tank is out, the sending unit
will be a piece of cake.  A couple of taps on the flange of the lock nut and
it comes right out.  You will also need to replace the rubber hoses on the
filler and vent. 

Go for it, you won't regret putting in the extra time.  You can get some
more information at the following:  
http://corvaircenter.com/phorum/read.php?1,29398

Cliff Tibbitts 
Lexington, KY


-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Paul Abel
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2006 9:51 PM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: <VV> removing sending unit.

Does someone have a method of removing the gas tank sending unit without 
use of the special removal tool. I have the tank drained. I've tried 
using screwdrivers, but no success yet. I am doing this on the car.

Once the unit is out, what would be a good way to clean the tank the 
best as possible. A stick with a rag on it? And how should I clean the 
sending unit? I have a new strainer and float.

Car died on initial test run. Carbs not getting fuel. I blew out all the 
lines from the tank back, including inline filter. Still no flow. Took 
about 3 hours to drain the tank. (about 5.5 gallons of gas)  I'm 
guessing the screen is clogged with crap in the tank. Tank was new in 
'89 before car was parked.  It  had been running fine in the garage, but 
after driving it just under a mile,
 she  quit.

Anyhow, how do I get the sender out?

Thanks!

Paul Abel
Rochester, NY
65 Monza sedan 110pg.
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