Topic: Fuel sending unit clamp question

[FordDude]

Not sure what direction I am going to go with Dad's vert just yet, but for now I want try not break, damage or ruin any original parts. However I want to fix an annoying little thing, an inaccurate fuel gauge. When the tank is full it only reads 3/4. I am hoping that it only requires removing and little bending for the needed adjustment. To start with the vert was undercoated at some point in time. I started scrapping some off, then I noticed the clamps holding the rubber fuel line to the sending unit and fuel line. Are they "special" or can I get a replacement or does it really matter?
As far as I know this vert is from the first day of production at the San Jose plant, due the production number and date code. Date codes on the fenders, hood, deck lid and other various places are consistent with a July build date and that everything is original.

Cliff notes: Are the clamps on the fuel tank sending unit special, or should I just cut them off.





fd

[carlite65]

those are reproduced. same as the ones on the lines to the fuel pump. grab them with pliars and twist from side to side to loosen. remove line & clamps as a unit.

[ChrisV289]

Wow that is pretty early...Any more pics of the car?  Would love to see the rest of it...

[FordDude]

Yes

Wow that is pretty early...Any more pics of the car?  Would love to see the rest of it...

Yes I am going to take more pics and post them here. I am having some issues with the Gallery, the multiple pic load is not working for me. I did it once on the Fix, but this site is fighting me for some reason. Took me forever to make the clickable thumbnail links.

fd

[J_Speegle]

..............As far as I know this vert is from the first day of production at the San Jose plant, due the production number and date code. .

Well at least (likely) the first week of production there but we will likely never know for sure.  Thanks for posting pictures. Had an opportunity to get a look at 5R 119 last year - sure there are many similar features shared between the two cars.


As mentioned the clamps are the same as thousands (well at least a million) other Mustangs and you can replace them if you have to remove the sender.

[CharlesTurner]

Guess I'll be the odd-duck and suggest you try to save the clamps.  The originals have different markings on them.  With some wiggling with a small flat tip screwdriver, you can spread the clamps open.  I've re-plated originals and put them back on show cars.

[FordDude]

Guess I'll be the odd-duck and suggest you try to save the clamps.

I will give it a shot when I remove them tomorrow.

fd

[ChrisV289]

Guess I'll be the odd-duck and suggest you try to save the clamps.

Charles, I'd try and save them as well

[carlite65]

may we assume you have the proper tool to crimp those clamps?? if not properly done they will leak and you could possibly lose a point at a national show.