My old fuel tank sprung a leak so I purchased a new one from our hosts with the hopes of a Thanksgiving weekend project. I have run into two snags that I was hoping someone may help shed some light on.
1. I tried putting the fuel sender unit in the new tank, however the 6 small screws do not seem to be the same thread/size?? as the original. I had purchased new ones for this overhaul and they too do not seem to fit (the are identical to the originals). The screws begin to thread however they meet resistance and I do not wish to strip them out. Anyone heard of a new size screw for the fuel sender unit?
2. I have spent the last hour trying to install the fuel filler hose to no avail. The angle that the hose goes through the tub makes getting it onto the neck of the fuel tank impossible (at least in my case). I have tried warming the hose with the wifes hair dryer, to make it more pliable, but still not luck.
Any and all help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
thanks.
1. I tried putting the fuel sender unit in the new tank, however the 6 small screws do not seem to be the same thread/size?? as the original. I had purchased new ones for this overhaul and they too do not seem to fit (the are identical to the originals). The screws begin to thread however they meet resistance and I do not wish to strip them out. Anyone heard of a new size screw for the fuel sender unit?
2. I have spent the last hour trying to install the fuel filler hose to no avail. The angle that the hose goes through the tub makes getting it onto the neck of the fuel tank impossible (at least in my case). I have tried warming the hose with the wifes hair dryer, to make it more pliable, but still not luck.
Any and all help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
thanks.
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