Gas Tank Fuel Sender Removal

[71SandbugCharger]

Hi, I’ve removed the retaining nut, and want to remove the fuel sending unit. I’ve tried a light pounding and twisting and it won’t budge. Any tips for getting it out?

 

[#41]

Turn the tank on end, soak with penetrating oil, let sit, and give a light prys all around with a screw driver. The gasket is probably petrified.

 

[R/T Boy 67]

Do not twist it. There are tangs that align it properly in the tank.

 

[eldubb440]

heat it up with a torch.......



kidding, of course

 

[T2R9]

heat it up with a torch.......

 

[hunt2elk]

Just a dried up thin rubber gasket holding it in place. Gently pry on the edge of it with a small screwdriver.

 

[71SandbugCharger]

Just a dried up thin rubber gasket holding it in place. Gently pry on the edge of it with a small screwdriver.

Genius, all! Thanks

 

[71SandbugCharger]

Now, restore or replace? Can I clean it up and use it over?

 

[moparedtn]

Hell YES to restoring and re-using. Aftermarket ones are all Chinese CRAP!

 

[dadsbee]

? why did you take it out?

Was it working properly previously?

Restore it at all cost and put it back in !

 

[stushug]

Definitely restore.

 

[71SandbugCharger]

? why did you take it out?

Was it working properly previously?

Restore it at all cost and put it back in !

No idea if it was working before I took it out, since the car wasn’t working when I got it (motor and transmission out), and I’m fully restoring. I want to clean the tank out of old rancid gas, and restore the whole thing. Thanks again for the help everyone! Happy Easter!

 

[Fran Blacker]

Download a service manual it will tell you how to test it. Service Manuals – MyMopar

 

[Floyd]

I see a few fuel sender resto outfits via google searches. Does anyone have a recommendation?

Thanks

 

[cosgig]

It actually looks very clean, I would ohm test it with a meter, and if it works, just replace the float and put it back in. The ohm rate is 8-77ohms on the full sweep, or thereabouts.