Re: IML: Imperial gast tank sending units

["Rob van der Es" <r.vdes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Tom,

If it is thát easy I will certainly try it soon, when I have a couple of
six packs BUD beers emptied :) The hardest part will then to get enough
bottles of BUD, they are as difficult to find in my place as 1960 Imperial
parts :)

But to be serious, ofcourse I won't put too much strain on the filler neck
assembly. If I destroy something I cannot simple walk to the nearest auto
parts shop for new parts, even the J-bolts are impossible to find here :(

So it might be better to try it on a sunny Sunday afternoon, in a sober
condition :)

Thanks again for all the input and good advice!

Robert


Op Di, 19 juni, 2007 7:08 pm, schreef Tom Scott:
> Rob,
> I tried to get it out without removing the tank.  There just wasn't enough
>  clearance.  Besides, when you drop it to the maximum angle it just kinda
>  comes out anyway.  It's alot easier putting the sender back in when the
> tank is on the ground.  You could probably get by without removing the
> filler neck...there is a good amount of play there but you will probably
> want to place a jack stand or stool under the rear of the tank to minimize
> the strain on the neck assembly. If you can remove manifold bolts from the
> 413, you should be able to do this
> drunk and with mirrors!!! T
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rob van der Es" <r.vdes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 11:09 AM
> Subject: Re: IML: Imperial gast tank sending units
>
>
>
>> Hi Tom,
>>
>>
>> Thanks for your clear explanation, sounds like stealing candy from a
>> baby :)
>> Is it also possible to remove the unit without dropping the tank, or is
>> there simply not enough room to do so?
>>
>> Otherwise I will give it a try during my next holiday, at the moment I
>> am driving the car as much as I can. Allthough I must admit that I don't
>>  really need the fuel tank. My car is running on LPG (or propane as you
>> call it in the US) :)
>>
>> But I like to have everything working in my car, even the fuel gauge
>> allthough I don't burn much petrol these days!
>>
>>
>> All the best,
>>
>>
>> Robert
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Op Di, 19 juni, 2007 4:43 pm, schreef Tom Scott:
>>
>>> Rob,
>>> The only thing easier is putting oil in the engine.
>>> There is a small length of rubber fuel line to disconnect, two hose
>>> clamps. The vent line pulls off, no clamps  Two 9/16" J bolts which I
>>> cut off with a hack saw and replaced.  The straps are on hooks and
>>> easily removed after emoving the J bolts.  The filler neck assembly
>>> comes out with the tank with a little persuasion, pretty easy on mine
>>> after sitting for 27 years.  I had mine out in about 15 minutes. The
>>> rubber neck retainer and the  filler o rings are pretty easy to get.
>>> When you have the tank on
>>> the ground, removing the sending unit is pretty simple.  Just turn the
>>>  retaining ring using a screw driver and the sender comes right out
>>> and when you reinstall it, it only goes in one way.  When you
>>> reinstall it, remember there is a rubber gasket above and below the
>>> retaining ring or it will leak.
>>>
>>> The drain plug is a hex (allen) fitting.  I think the original used a
>>>  gasket but I have an o ring in mine and it doesn't leak.  I'll bet
>>> you a Budweiser
>>> you'll have it out in less than 20 minutes. Tom ----- Original Message
>>> -----
>>> From: "Rob van der Es" <r.vdes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 9:45 AM
>>> Subject: Re: IML: Imperial gast tank sending units
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hi Tom,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> How difficult is it actually to drop the tank of a 60 Imperial?
>>>> My sending unit is not working properly and I would like to repair
>>>> it but I am a litte afraid when it comes to dropping the tank.
>>>> Especially the connection of the filler pipe looks tricky to me..
>>>> After all those years the rubber connection will be a little brittle
>>>> I
>>>> guess.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Rob
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Op Di, 19 juni, 2007 3:28 pm, schreef Tom Scott:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> I just had my sending unit rebuilt by a guy in Ohio.  Found him
>>>>> in Hemmings.
>>>>> I don't remember the name, but apparently it's not rocket science
>>>>> Cost
>>>>> me about $100 and it came back looking new.  One day turnaround on
>>>>> the repair. I dropped the tank one weekend, sent the sender out
>>>>> and installed it the next weekend. Tom 60 Crown Southampton -----
>>>>> Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "Joe Strickland" <jwstrick426@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>>> To: "Imperial Mail List" <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 8:21 AM
>>>>> Subject: IML: Imperial gast tank sending units
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> I have looked at the construction of the gas tank sending units
>>>>>> and the resistance element appears to be nichrome wire wound
>>>>>> around a circular insulation piece.  I suspect the insulation
>>>>>> part of the element is originally a straight piece that can be
>>>>>> flexed to a circular shape after the nichrome wire is wound on
>>>>>> it.  It might be possible for someone to repair these.  Does the
>>>>>> group know of anyone who has advertised that they can do this?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I was lucky enough about 10 years ago to find probably the last
>>>>>> OEM
>>>>>> one on a dealer's shelf in Bellview Washington.  A local dealer
>>>>>> in the Dallas area found it using their computer search
>>>>>> capabilities on the network of dealers.  The dealer in
>>>>>> Washington sold it to me at the
>>>>>> last listed price of about $29.00 plus shipping.  I felt very
>>>>>> fortunate to be able to replace the original unit.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I still have the original gas tank sending unit that came from
>>>>>> my '62,
>>>>>> having saved it just in case someone could rebuild it later.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Joe S.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
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