73 satellite fuel sending unit removal

[chargers777]

Anybody remove this with the tank in.Is there room or do I have to drop the tank?

 

[Paul_G]

Drop the tank.

 

[Nacho-RT74]

No need to drop the tank, it can be still on car. I have made it maybe dozen of times. Of course should be empty or not more than 1/3 as much.

 

[YY1]

yep.

Can be done fairly easily with tank on.

Agree to have at least 2/3 empty but even less is better.

.....and do NOT lose or throw away the lock ring.

The new ones that come with new sending units and tanks SUCK, and will bend, loosen and cause a leak.

The new rubber gaskets SUCK as well. If you need one, get a red toilet valve gasket.

 

[Paul_G]

I have had to drop the tank because the exhaust pipe was in the way.

 

[YY1]

2 1/4 duals on mine and I had enough room.

 

[Paul_G]

2 1/4 duals on mine and I had enough room.

Makes sense. Mine was 2 1/2" and made at the exhaust shop.

 

[YY1]

Mine run almost right below the frame rails- pretty much in the stock location for factory pipes.

 

[ODZKing]

My tech did mine with the tank in, but it was on a lift.

 

[Nacho-RT74]

Agreed on keep the original lock ring. With repro gas tanks is even worst because the locking piece on tank bends too.

Althought every times I removed the sender was with 2 1/4" pipes ( dual ) made at shops, I also have NOW dual 2 1/2" pipes made at the shop, and I'm pretty sure I would be able to do it yet.

 

[Nacho-RT74]

OH! Also remove it with gas cap off. If you have build some pressure on tank, gas will drain throught the outlet. Of course If you don't have any problem getting FUEL eau de toilet by Calvin Klain you won't need to do that LOL.

 

[chargers777]

Excellent.Thanks everyone.

 

[YY1]

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