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Old 09-16-2023, 10:19 PM   #3
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Re: Gas tank help

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Originally Posted by Bigzack View Post
I found the P/O ( probably my dad), left an access to the fuel sender it’d not the typical I was expecting to find someone in this group had an idea at least before pull it perhaps damaging it on the process
That looks to be similar to the early style sender with 5 or 6 screws attaching it to the tank. Removing the screws and carefully prying up on the sender will remove it. Be ginger with it as if you deform the sender or the tank top you may create a leak that will be difficult to seal.

Is this a driver or a longer term project? If it is a driver I would have some gasket material handy and tools to make a new gasket. Either way it is likely you will need a new gasket for reassembly. If you have time you may find that the gasket is a common one.

Other than that I recommend blowing all dirt and debris away followed by scrubbing with soap and water to clean it as well as possible. Getting it nice and clean around the sender will prevent any debris from getting into the tank when you pull it.
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