| Opening the gas tanks [message #124123] |
Sun, 01 May 2011 18:40  |
larry.whisler
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I dropped the fuel tanks today and now I am trying to figure out how the sending units come out?
Does anyone have a workable method to unscrew the top plates?
larry
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| Re: [GMCnet] Opening the gas tanks [message #124137 is a reply to message #124131] |
Sun, 01 May 2011 20:21  |
George Beckman
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| larry.whisler wrote on Sun, 01 May 2011 17:56 |
a definition of the 'right place ' would be helpful.
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As you tap on it, the ring tends to drift toward the edge. There are three "tabs" that stick straight up and can be tapped. Sometimes you have to try all three, and then change off. I use the word tap loosely. They will probably show a little scaring on the tabs by the time it is rotating. They go counter clockwise.
'74 Eleganza, SE, Howell + EBL
Best Wishes,
George
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| Re: Opening the gas tanks [message #124138 is a reply to message #124123] |
Sun, 01 May 2011 20:23 |
Craig Lechowicz
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Larry,
The "right way" is to use a special tool that fits the 3 tabs that stick up from the locking ring. I've never seen one outside the dealership I worked for 30 years ago. But, you can gently tap on the three tabs going around the ring, turning it counter clockwise to remove it. I would use a brass punch if you have one, as it slightly reduces the chance of a wayward spark. These tabs stick up maybe 3/8" vertically, are about 1/2 long, and are to the inboard side of the ring on the tank. You are turning a soon to be loose ring that sits underneath the tank one until slots on it line up and you can pull the tank unit and ring out. A little hard to describe without pictures, but I don't have any.
Craig Lechowicz
'77 Kingsley, Waterford, MI
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| Re: Opening the gas tanks [message #124140 is a reply to message #124123] |
Sun, 01 May 2011 20:26 |
Dennis S
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| larry.whisler wrote on Sun, 01 May 2011 18:40 |
I dropped the fuel tanks today and now I am trying to figure out how the sending units come out?
Does anyone have a workable method to unscrew the top plates?
larry
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Larry,
This photo shows the "cam lock" used to hold the fuel sender into the tank.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=594&cat=3071
This and the description others have provided should make it go ok.
Dennis
Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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