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Old Dec 26, 2003 | 02:27 PM
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Default Fuel sender unit. URGENT

I am going to do a frame off resto on my 75 vetteand have a question concerning the sender unit in the tank.

Since I will be taking everything out would it be wise to replace the sender unit by a new one ??
The old one is still working fine but I don't know if I should replace it while I can or leave it alone...

I can get a new one for a good price +/- 80$

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Old Dec 26, 2003 | 03:49 PM
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My old sending unit started leaking.. so I replaced it.. It's a good idea to replace it if it hasn't been replaced in a long time.. It's easy to do it..
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Old Dec 26, 2003 | 04:00 PM
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IMHO, with frame off, replace EVERYTHING that you can reasonbly afford. You won't regreat it later. The labor of "going back" isn't worth the "difference"

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Old Dec 26, 2003 | 10:12 PM
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Default Re: Fuel sender unit. URGENT (Bill Oxley)

Even if you don't replace the sender at least replace the gasket. Once they dry out, they leak. Well at least 68-74, I guess with a 75 I'd leave it alone.


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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 06:04 AM
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My old sending unit started leaking.. so I replaced it..
I'm assuming you have an early C3 with the sending unit mounted from the button. He's got a 75 and I think by then the sending unit was incorporated into the gas tank fuel filler and mounted from the top.
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 08:01 AM
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Default Re: Fuel sender unit. (hunt4cleanair)

that is correct the sending unit is on top of the tank.
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