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| maj75 |
 Feb 28 2021, 10:08 AM
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Just removed the fuel level sensor from the gas tank I just bought. When I removed it, the outer metal housing slid off the sensor assembly and the bottom plastic cap fell off. It is extremely clean. I was able to carefully peen the tube and bottom cap together, but I’m wondering if the tube is supposed to be secured at the top where it attaches to the level sensor.
If it is supposed to be tightly secured to the level sensor, what would be the best way? JB weld? It doesn’t seem like I can peen the tube, but it is a possibility. Thanks |
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| fixer34 |
Feb 28 2021, 10:48 AM
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QUOTE(maj75 @ Feb 28 2021, 10:08 AM)  Just removed the fuel level sensor from the gas tank I just bought. When I removed it, the outer metal housing slid off the sensor assembly and the bottom plastic cap fell off. It is extremely clean. I was able to carefully peen the tube and bottom cap together, but I’m wondering if the tube is supposed to be secured at the top where it attaches to the level sensor. If it is supposed to be tightly secured to the level sensor, what would be the best way? JB weld? It doesn’t seem like I can peen the tube, but it is a possibility. Thanks Been a little while since I had mine out, but if I recall, the aluminum housing/tube that covers the sensor is held on by a small nut at the very bottom of the assembly. It just fits snugly at the top. Maybe shake the tank and see if you hear something rattle, the nut may have loosened and come off. |
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| maj75 |
Feb 28 2021, 01:39 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 26-May 20 From: Lighthouse Point, FL Member No.: 24,317 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(fixer34 @ Feb 28 2021, 11:48 AM) QUOTE(maj75 @ Feb 28 2021, 10:08 AM) Just removed the fuel level sensor from the gas tank I just bought. When I removed it, the outer metal housing slid off the sensor assembly and the bottom plastic cap fell off. It is extremely clean. I was able to carefully peen the tube and bottom cap together, but I’m wondering if the tube is supposed to be secured at the top where it attaches to the level sensor. If it is supposed to be tightly secured to the level sensor, what would be the best way? JB weld? It doesn’t seem like I can peen the tube, but it is a possibility. Thanks Been a little while since I had mine out, but if I recall, the aluminum housing/tube that covers the sensor is held on by a small nut at the very bottom of the assembly. It just fits snugly at the top. Maybe shake the tank and see if you hear something rattle, the nut may have loosened and come off. You are right. There is a threaded stud that goes through the cap in the bottom. Guess I’ll have to rattle the tank around some more. Thanks! |
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maj75 Question about fuel level sensor Feb 28 2021, 10:08 AM
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[quote name='fixer34' post='2895233' date='Feb 28... Feb 28 2021, 05:32 PM Spoke The nut is tiny so lay out a bed sheet or other to... Feb 28 2021, 03:48 PM |
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