Re: IML: '62 Fuel tank question, rear doors & gas tank sending unit connections

["Tom Scott" <shelbyguy@xxxxxxx>]

I believe the 62 is the same as the 60/61.  If so the drain plug is towards 
the front of the tank in the center.  You'll need an allen wrench (either 
3/16 or 7/32, don't remember which).  You'll also need an o ring when you 
replace the plug unless the one on the plug is ok.
Tom
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joe Strickland" <jwstrick426@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Imperial Mail List" <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 11:12 AM
Subject: IML: '62 Fuel tank question, rear doors & gas tank sending unit 
connections


> The service manual mentions draining the fuel tank if water or 
> contaminants are found/suspected.  Someone mentioned doing this using a 
> factory provided drain plug.  I don't remember what year was being 
> discussed.  Would the '62 series have this plug?  I would guess it would 
> be located at the leading edge of the fuel tank in the center, right?
>
> I hate getting under the car any more than necessary at 64!
>
> I did have success with lubricating my '62 model's rear door latches. Both 
> rear doors had become stubborn to open.  I used WD-40 as suggested and it 
> worked wonders!
>
> On corroded connectors, it may be possible to re-plate the male contact of 
> a fuel tank wire connector (one inside the trunk compartment) as someone 
> recently described cleaning the contact of corrosion.  Make sure the 
> contact surfaces are as clean as possible first use fine emery paper to 
> help in this.)  Using a soldering iron or gun and either tin-lead solder 
> or tin-silver solder, (rosin core type only!) heat the contact and apply 
> new solder to both sides of the contact.  While the contact is still hot 
> with liquid solder, wipe it on a suitable old rag or even a folded paper 
> towel to remove excess solder.  Do not use any solder that has an acid 
> flux or paste in it!  This will leave the contact bright and shiny. 
> Silver even when black to the eye still has excellent electrical 
> properties.  The female contact would have to be replaced if plugging and 
> unplugging several times did not clean up the contact surface.  OEM 
> contacts should still be available from various sources.  When replacing 
> contacts, I always crimp and then solder the wire strands to the contact 
> to guarantee a good connection.
>
> As a final measure after cleaning and/or replacing contacts, put some 
> clear silicone grease inside the receptacle contact housing and on the 
> male contact before reassembly.  The grease will help prevent corrosion in 
> the future.
>
> Joe S.
>
>
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