There is a special socket for oil sending units that most mechanics will know about. I left a C-note as collateral with the guy in the grease pit down the street and borrowed his. I think that I saw one in a parts shop by Lisle in the red and white packaging on a cardboard card hung on the wall.
It came right off when I used the right tool.
Try a basin wrench from your plumbing supply. I've also reached them from below and by lying on the motor and doing it by braille (turn the motor off first <grin>)
KerryP
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----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2003 8:03 PM
Subject: IML: sending unit
Hi All.
I have found my oil leak it is not the rear seal it is the little round sending unit on the back of the motor.
The problem is I can,t figure out how to get it off.
None of my sockets will fit on it and I can,t get a wrench on it either.
Any help on this would be great.
Thank you.
Bob.
p.s I forgot to say that this is a 68 imperial
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