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914_fuel_sender_023.jpg
890 viewsRemove the 10mm bolt from the rear, right side of the expansion tank. Note that in this picture the drain hose has been disconnected.
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877 views(This is a copy of the last picture but the disassembly is the opposite of the assembly :-) ) Unbend the tabs surrounding the retaining nut and remove the nut. Grab the top of the sender assembly and pull the tube away from the top. This will expose the float and wires.
914_fuel_sender_001.jpg
873 viewsThe black float is at the top of the sender assembly.
914_fuel_sender_007.jpg
835 viewsBottom view of the float.
914_fuel_sender_010.jpg
828 viewsMake sure the notches line up when putting it back together.
914_fuel_sender_018.jpg
809 viewsThe fuel sender exposed.
914_fuel_sender_003.jpg
808 viewsThe bottom of the sender assembly.
914_fuel_sender_019.jpg
779 viewsRemove the gas expansion tank.
914_fuel_sender_016.jpg
769 viewsThe plug removed from the sending unit.
914_fuel_sender_024.jpg
768 viewsRemove the other 10mm bolt from the left side of the expansion tank.
914_fuel_sender_002.jpg
754 viewsThe float is at the bottom of the sender assembly.
914_fuel_sender_013.jpg
737 viewsSnug the nut down but don't over-tighten! Carefully bend the tabs back over the nut to keep it secure and from rotating. If that nut falls into the tank consider it gone and your outer tube will drop to the bottom of the tank and clunk around, possibly damaging the sender's wires!
914_fuel_sender_008.jpg
736 viewsThe underside of the top of the sender assembly. The corrosion here wasn't as bad as the photo depicts.
914_fuel_sender_014.jpg
735 viewsSender assembly easily comes out of the tank.
914_fuel_sender_011.jpg
725 viewsThe tab fits into the hole at the bottom of the assembly tube.
914_fuel_sender_009.jpg
708 viewsClose-up of the float and how it holds on to the sending wire.
914_damage_005.jpg
428 viewsOut and resting on wood blocks.

Minimum engine/tranny dimensions for space needed are:
Width = 43"
Height = 21"
Length = 25" for engine
= 48" for engine and tranny
= 55" for engine, tranny and muffler
914_damage_001.jpg
417 viewsEngine lowered and pulled back a little so left axle can be maneuvered to the top of the starter.
914_damage_004.jpg
415 viewsDrive train balanced on the floor jack and on its way out.
914_damage_009.jpg
403 viewsLot's of neglect to repair :-(
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