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#55765 - 04/23/05 12:32 PM Gas gauge removal
rbl2 Registered: 03/07/05 Posts: 834 Loc: Monticello, Ms	The subject line says it all, how do you remove the gas gauge from the tank?. It looks as if it should screw off but if it does it ain't comin easy and I don't want to damage anything? Comments, suggestions? _________________________ Bill
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#55766 - 04/23/05 01:15 PM Re: Gas gauge removal
AntiqueMechanic Registered: 12/02/01 Posts: 7721 Loc: Vancouver, WA	You are correct. The top ring screws off. I suggest you NOT use heat from an open flame to loosen it. A piece of leather wrapped around it and a pipe wrench may be the way to attack. If you could find an adjustable oil filter wrench may also work. Good luck. _________________________ RAY Member Chat Group - Non-Geographical Region Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/ If I had known that growing old would be this much fun---I'd have done it sooner!
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#55767 - 04/23/05 02:05 PM Re: Gas gauge removal
tinnocker Shade Tree Mechanic Registered: 02/15/02 Posts: 131 Loc: Illinois	Go to Sears and buy yourself a STRAP WRENCH
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#55768 - 04/23/05 02:17 PM Re: Gas gauge removal
tinnocker Shade Tree Mechanic Registered: 02/15/02 Posts: 131 Loc: Illinois	A pipe wrench only puts pressure on the two side that the jaws contact the cap, much like a vice does, wanting to crush the light gauge (thin metal)cap
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