Replacing fuel screen/strainer on sending unit?!?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Manalapan FL
Replacing fuel screen/strainer on sending unit?!?
As I am replacing the fuel tank, I figgered I'd replace the fuel screen/strainer (mesh bag on the end of the pick-up tube). How the heck do you remove the old one? It appears it is press fit or soldered on. That sucker ain't budging. Short of cutting the tube (which would make it too short), has anyone done this?
Thanks in advance,
D. Ocean
Miami, FLA
Thanks in advance,
D. Ocean
Miami, FLA
Drifting
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From: Marietta Ga.
Re: Replacing fuel screen/strainer on sending unit?!? (74FLCONV)
Here's a past thread. They call it a sock.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=606100
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=606100
Le Mans Master
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From: Las Vegas - Just stop perpetuating myths please.
Re: Replacing fuel screen/strainer on sending unit?!? (74FLCONV)
I just replaced mine and the sock needed a little twisting with a Channel Locks to work it off. To install new used a Channel Locks lightly to perswade onto tubing. '74 replacement unit is only $70 and wish I had replaced mine now. But hey, I'm cheap. :jester
Le Mans Master
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From: Newburgh NY
Re: Replacing fuel screen/strainer on sending unit?!? (cardo0)
I put mine loose in a vise and then tapped down on the end of the tube (not too hard) to loosen it up a bit. It gets corrosion right at the point where it sits. It will come loose with some effort. It's just a slip-on/press fit.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Manalapan FL
Re: Replacing fuel screen/strainer on sending unit?!? (74FLCONV)
Thanks all. I'll give it a twist with the channel locks. No need to replace the entire unit as it still works/looks good.
:cheers:
D. Ocean
Miami, FLA
:cheers:
D. Ocean
Miami, FLA
