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Pulled my 67 firebird gas tank, and want to remove the guage sending unit. Is there a special tool for this, and which way does the retainer turn?
Thanks Louie
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Counter clockwise. Yes, there is a special tool but you can use a flat blade screwdriver. Progressively tap each of the tabs back and forth. New rings can be had from just about any dealership for a couple of bucks if needed
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Thanks Catalina I will try that tomarrow.
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Your welcome.
Please use extreme caution when working with a nearly empty gas tank. The explosive force capabilities of a gas tank is quite large. I would suggest wrapping the tip of the screwdriver with electrical tape to minimize the likely hood of creating a spark.
68' Firebird 400 convertible, numbers matching, solar red w/ deluxe parchment interior. 66' Pontiac Ventura Hardtop 66' Pontiac Catalina Convertible
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The best thing to do is use a brass drift (punch) well worth the few bucks to avoid a Nuclear accident!
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It's harder to get the new one in than out. Took me and both boys to get the new one in with a new O-ring. As Jeff states... use a brass draft, those tabs bend easily.
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I put a little vasoline on the o-ring when I put mine back together and it popped right back in.
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Thats what I did too, and it wasn't too big a deal.
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I put a little vasoline on the o-ring when I put mine back together and it popped right back in. We ARE talking about a car here, right? Bad influence tonight - I'm watching Ron White on Comedy Central
2012 Mustang Boss 302 #1918, Competition Orange. FGF replacement
2006 Mustang V6 Pony, Vista Blue. Factory ordered.
2019 BMW X3 (Titled to the wife, but I'm always driving it for her. So I'm claiming it)
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1967 FB 400, original CA car. After 22 years of work, trashed by the guy who was supposed to paint it. I had to sell it.
1980 Turbo Trans Am
1970 Mustang fastback, 351C 4Bbl, auto
1988 Mustang GT, 5 speed
1983 F-150 4x4, built 302
1994 Chevy K2500 HD 4x4, 454 TBI
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