IML: Re '66 Fuel sending unit & tank

["Chris \"Creesto\" Lynch" <creesto@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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.



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