Funny you should mention flushing the tank, Bob, as I just found some black sediment in my tank. So, guess I need to drop it and have it flushed. How much can I expect this to cost? Anyone had it done in or near Columbus, Ohio? At least it will make getting the sending unit out easier! > From: "Bob Merritt Simplex Mfg" <bob@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Subject: Re: IML: '66 Fuel sending unit > Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 13:46:28 -0400 > Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > I have removed and reinstalled a sending unit from the 66 Imperial gas tank > without dropping the tank. The sender will need some sideways twisting in > order to clear everything but it can be done. > > Use a florescent light when working around that area -- incandescent lamps > are too hot and might ignite fuel vapors. Use a rubber hammer or brass so > you don't make sparks when removing the retaining ring on the sender head. > > One difficult part is getting most of the fuel out of the tank. You can only > leave a few gallons in the tank or when you remove the sender, you'll get > spilling. > > If you have any doubt about rust or crud inside the tank, then use this > opportunity to drop the tank for a good flush while you do the sender. ----------------- http://www.imperialclub.com ----------------- This message was sent to you by the Imperial Mailing List. Please reply to mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and your response will be shared with everyone. Private messages (and attachments) for the Administrators should be sent to webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To UN-SUBSCRIBE, go to http://imperialclub.com/unsubscribe.htm