'32 fuel tank sender removal ??

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Don Cape Cod

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We've got to replace the fuel tank sender on Dave's '32 3 window coupe. Seems the two Demon Carbs need a 3/8" supply line to keep up. Dave Simard has reworked one for us, but now, any tricks on getting the old one out and new one in without disemboweling the back end?
Thanks, Don
 
Don: Although there is an access hole in the rear of the body, that is for access to the CONNECTIONS to the fuel line and gauge air line. Once those are
disconnected, the tank must then be removed from the car to service the sender. Not what you wanted to hear...

REMOVE:
Spare carrier or cross bar, frame horn covers, bumper and brackets, tail lites and stands, then remove (3) bolts securing the tank to the frame. At least one bolt has a spring on it (like radiator bolts) or all 3 sometimes. Then slide tank out the rear. Now can remove the 6 screws holding the sender to the tank and one bolt holding the lines to the front edge, then lift the sender out...
 
Richard (EV8G) said:
Don: Although there is an access hole in the rear of the body, that is for access to the CONNECTIONS to the fuel line and gauge air line. Once those are
disconnected, the tank must then be removed from the car to service the sender. Not what you wanted to hear...

REMOVE:
Spare carrier or cross bar, frame horn covers, bumper and brackets, tail lites and stands, then remove (3) bolts securing the tank to the frame. At least one bolt has a spring on it (like radiator bolts) or all 3 sometimes. Then slide tank out the rear. Now can remove the 6 screws holding the sender to the tank and one bolt holding the lines to the front edge, then lift the sender out...
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When you get it out what are you going to "service"?
 
The original 1/4" fuel line does not provide sufficient fuel for two "Demon" carbs when Dave Nixon stomps on the gas. I had a '32 fuel pickup assembly which Dave Simard reworked with 3/8" plumbing. The carb builder said 3/8 necessary & 12 lb. fuel pump.
 
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