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Hmm,
Darter 6 says yes
On mine, there seems to be enough room but I always "drop the tank"
Affords great time to :
Replace bad lines
Install new Tank Clamps etc
But cool to know
I just always have bad luck, something breaks etc
Darter 6 says yes
On mine, there seems to be enough room but I always "drop the tank"
Affords great time to :
Replace bad lines
Install new Tank Clamps etc
But cool to know
I just always have bad luck, something breaks etc
Red63440
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I presently have the rear end housing out to replace it so I have a lot of room due to car being up on stands. I can get at the sending unit pretty easily, any suggestions as to what to look for as far as a brand?
I have one from Vans in the charger and it works fine. Reuse the lock ring that's in there.
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Yes, it is not too hard to do under the car. However, I currently have the tank out of my 64 Fury, and am replacing everything including the tank. The pic shows how crudded up stuff was in my original sender...
I bought a Spectra FG129A unit from Rockauto. It is shaped different at the pickup tube, and the float swing arm is much shorter than the original unit. So, I am hoping the gauge will work properly, but not confident yet. I ran into a problem with the new filler tube grommet, and finally received a different on this week. But have not had time to replace it yet, so no tank in car yet...
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If you decide to take out the tank, here is my thread about the filler grommet problem. I will post an update as soon as I get the chance to install the new grommet and get everything back into the car.
https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/mopa...ommet-is-too-tight-to-insert-the-tube.227169/
https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/mopa...ommet-is-too-tight-to-insert-the-tube.227169/
Stay away from the Chinese junk! They do not register correctly. I have used these guy's for years. They may have one on hand if not send them your original. http://tristarrradiator.com/
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It doesn't take much to drop the tank. You'll be able to see what you're doing and give the seat a good inspection. When you lock the ring things tend to move around a bit and could move the gasket. Also gives you a chance to clean and paint where the tank sits.
I bought a Quanta aka Spectra. Works great four years now.
https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/1962-gas-tank-removal.128773/page-2#post-910649382
Here's my old one!
I bought a Quanta aka Spectra. Works great four years now.
https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/1962-gas-tank-removal.128773/page-2#post-910649382
Here's my old one!
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Hard to believe your tank was useable given the condition of that sending unit.
Wow that was hammered.
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I got my sending unit from Vans since they had the larger 1/2” unit. They have the stock 3/8” also.
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I installed my sending unit today and found the reason for not working was a float full of gas. I removed the float and shook it and you could hear the gas sloshing around inside it as well as leaking through a pin hole l, the mesh of the sock was also missing. I feel the tank and sending unit had been changed at some point, the tank is in very nice shape and other than the quoted issues so was the sending unit. I did not have to drop the tank to change the sending unit and the job took about 20 minutes.
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