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Old 11-25-2019, 07:30 PM   #1
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Default 39 fuel sender

Tank is out and at radiator shop getting cleaned.

Before bringing to radiator shop, I removed the sending unit. Thankfully it was works great. I had replaced the cork float (with a metal one) years ago when I purchased the car.

While out, it could use a good cleaning as well. A lot of sediment build up.

Planning to use tool bath cleaner on it with soft brush. Unless someone has better idea.
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Old 11-26-2019, 09:02 AM   #2
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Light cleaning would be fine. Other than that remember “ If it is not broken don’t fix it”

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Old 11-26-2019, 09:08 AM   #3
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I wouldn't immerse it, the top part is not designed to be under the liquid level, not like a more modern unit.

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Old 11-26-2019, 09:19 AM   #4
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Thank gents.

Mart glad you pointed out about top. I was not aware. My logic would have been the gas would get in there when fulll tank.
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Old 11-26-2019, 11:54 AM   #5
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Oh no!
Don't submerge top of unit. It's not water proof even though there is a thin rubber gasket inside the lid. Remember. it's not an "in tank" unit.
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Old 11-27-2019, 09:36 AM   #6
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Amazingly complex item for its time...with those tiny parts inside.
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Old 11-27-2019, 09:50 AM   #7
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I found acetone excellent for removing old fuel residue.
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