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914_fuel_sender_023.jpg
965 viewsRemove the 10mm bolt from the rear, right side of the expansion tank. Note that in this picture the drain hose has been disconnected.
914_fuel_sender_001.jpg
954 viewsThe black float is at the top of the sender assembly.
914_fuel_sender_013~0.jpg
946 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_007.jpg
914 viewsBottom view of the float.
914_fuel_sender_010.jpg
893 viewsMake sure the notches line up when putting it back together.
914_fuel_sender_018.jpg
882 viewsThe fuel sender exposed.
914_fuel_sender_003.jpg
872 viewsThe bottom of the sender assembly.
914_fuel_sender_024.jpg
863 viewsRemove the other 10mm bolt from the left side of the expansion tank.
914_fuel_sender_016.jpg
854 viewsThe plug removed from the sending unit.
914_fuel_sender_019.jpg
852 viewsRemove the gas expansion tank.
914_fuel_sender_002.jpg
835 viewsThe float is at the bottom of the sender assembly.
914_fuel_sender_008.jpg
817 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
812 viewsSender assembly easily comes out of the tank.
914_fuel_sender_011.jpg
804 viewsThe tab fits into the hole at the bottom of the assembly tube.
914_fuel_sender_013.jpg
799 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_009.jpg
792 viewsClose-up of the float and how it holds on to the sending wire.
914_damage_001.jpg
492 viewsEngine lowered and pulled back a little so left axle can be maneuvered to the top of the starter.
914_damage_005.jpg
467 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_004.jpg
456 viewsDrive train balanced on the floor jack and on its way out.
914_damage_009.jpg
453 viewsLot's of neglect to repair :-(
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