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  • Andy #28359
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    C2-Looking for fuel tank sending unit tool vendor

    Anyone know where I can find a fuel tank sender tool for the locking ring on my '65 gas tank? Thanks...
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    • Mike M.
      NCRS Past President
      • May 31, 1974
      • 8365
      #2
      Re: C2-Looking for fuel tank sending unit tool ven

      i use a brass drift punch and hammer to rotate the locking ring during disassembly and re assembly. guess you could fabricate a tool but why reinvent the wheel. good luck, mike
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        • Michael H.
          Very Frequent User
          • July 31, 1998
          • 180
          #3
          Re: C2-Looking for fuel tank sending unit tool ven

          I strongly discourage the hammer and drift pin method - you can buy a tool specifically designed for sending units at Corvette Central.
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            • Andy #28359
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              Re: C2-Looking for fuel tank sending unit tool ven

              Thanks Mike H., I never intended to use the hammer and drift pin method. Last thing I need is a leak or bent up metal. It's only $15, even if only used once.
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                • Jack H.
                  Extremely Frequent Poster
                  • April 1, 1990
                  • 9906
                  #5
                  Consider....

                  asking fellow members of your local NCRS chapter. Being able to borrow this/that special tool for one-shot use is another reason to join and get active in NCRS at the local level!
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                    • Craig S.
                      Extremely Frequent Poster
                      • June 30, 1997
                      • 2471
                      #6
                      Re: C2-Looking for fuel tank sending unit tool ven

                      I got mine at LI Corvette and it works very well...seems like it was about $15 if I recall....Craig
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                        • Mike McKown
                          #7
                          I'm wondering

                          why you strongly disagree using a BRASS punch and a hammer. Do you just like to spend money for a one time usage for a tool?

                          Mike
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                            • Mike M.
                              NCRS Past President
                              • May 31, 1974
                              • 8365
                              #8
                              Re: I'm wondering

                              mike. i'm wondering too. i've probably replaced 20 to 30 midyear and c-3 fuel tank senders with the brass punch/hammer technique in last 30 years and i've had to re do a few for various reasions not related to distortion of the retainer.. none presented a problem. i should have specified that a 5# maul won't get it.gently tap retainer off with brass punch and light blows of 8 0z.hammer. reinstall sender with silicone lubricated rubber o-ring. if tool is only $15 bucks, think i'll look into one as it may be quicker.mike
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                                • Craig S.
                                  Extremely Frequent Poster
                                  • June 30, 1997
                                  • 2471
                                  #9
                                  Re: I'm wondering

                                  I used the brass punch method on my 67 to remove the sender, no problems. But, I saw the tool at LI corvette and ordered it along with some parts, and it is pretty slick, but I am a tool freak anyway. I buy tools that I never use, this was one I actually did!....Craig
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                                    • Andy #28359
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                                      Rather spend $15 than screw it up! *NM*

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