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Getting fuel pump in tank w/o breaking sending unit arm

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Old 05-03-2012, 06:58 PM
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Default Getting fuel pump in tank w/o breaking sending unit arm

Any tips on what to use to hold it up? Right now I have a bent coat hanger and it's not working that well.

Also I can't see crap so any other tips? I know the fuel tank has that little bucket the arm and pumps and sock have to go into and it's being a PITA.
Old 05-03-2012, 07:20 PM
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Simply twisting the pump/float assembly should be more than enough to get it in there - try twisting it to the side then pushing it down.
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If I remeber right when I put mine in they said to slide it in at 3 o'clock position and turn it clockwise to 6 o'clock while pushing it down.
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I used a extra long tiewrap and when I had it in I
just cut the tiewrap But mine had no bucket.It did have two
pumps and two strainers
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I just pulled mine in and out without any problems. I don't see how you could damage or break it?
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tilt it to the side and slip it in...



the worst part is getting the spring loaded bucket assembly to go along the v shaped tank, but once you play with it a little it finds its home... bolt it down and test before closing everything up
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youre gonna need an over head crane......a tub of wheel bearing grease and two old shoe horns....................



lol what everybody above said is right......
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Originally Posted by quik95lt1
youre gonna need an over head crane......a tub of wheel bearing grease and two old shoe horns....................



lol what everybody above said is right......
and i thought i was hammered last night...



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