Re: Fuel Sending Unit

Frederic Fuller wrote:
> John Kunkel wrote:
> > Frederic Fuller wrote:
> >> I have a 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger. The fuel gauge does not reach full.
> >> I bought a fuel sending unit to replace the original one.The #
stamped
> >>  on the unit is FG69A. Is this the right unit?
> >
> > The low gauge reading could be the result of a leaking float that is
> > partially full of gas.
> > Once the unit is removed give the float a vigorous shake to check for
> > entrapped fuel.
> >
> >
> With the new fuel sending unit is a new float.
> A few years ago I had a fuel leak in this tank, had it drained and
>   welded. No fuel leak since. Should I replace the tank? It will need
>   to be removed to replace the fuel sending unit. It is the original
>   tank and is 37 years old.
>
> F E Fuller

If I recall correctly, some years ago, I R&R-ed the sender in my '68
Barracuda w/o having to drop the fuel tank.  I sup****ted the car such that
the rearend was hanging down.  I first disconnected the lower ends of the
shock absorbers to allow the leaf springs to fully relax.  The
sender/pickup
went out/in above the axle housing.  If all you need to do is replace the
sender/pickup, this may save you some effort.

Bryan