Dropped Sending Unit Into Gas Tank ??

slamer12

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Hey guys just wanted to know your opinion on this one i was changing my sending unit and accidentlly dropped the housing for the unit into the tank tried to fish it out but to much gas in the way any ideas or any input on this thanks !!!!
 

crazy charlie

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Re: Dropped Sending Unit Into Gas Tank ??

Get a retractible magnetic wand.About $4 at auto store.A $3 grabber will work too.Charlie
 

craze1cars

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Re: Dropped Sending Unit Into Gas Tank ??

Bummer, dude.<br /><br />What did you try to fish with? Try a long wire with a hook on the end...a stiff one sort of like a coathanger or something like that. To make your life much easier, get a siphon or pump and get as much gas out as possible so you can see where it is and how to hook it...use it to fill your cars, truck, lawnmower, or whatever...depending on how much gas you have in there.<br /><br />Most importantly, make sure you USE A PLASTIC FLASHLIGHT to look in there to help you out, NOT an electric trouble light. I'd hate to see you go boom if you accidentally bumped the lightbulb and it shattered. Good luck.
 

slamer12

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Re: Dropped Sending Unit Into Gas Tank ??

Do you think a magnet would work ??? i think it is stainless ...
 

rwidman

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Re: Dropped Sending Unit Into Gas Tank ??

Originally posted by crazy charlie:<br /> Sending unit is not stainless.
But is it made of a metal that a magnet would attach to?<br /><br />I'd go with the wire with a hook bent onto the end. Or one of the pickup tools with the three fingers that expand when you push the button.
 

Bondo

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Re: Dropped Sending Unit Into Gas Tank ??

Every 1 I've Ever Seen was Steel,..........<br /><br />But,.. I'd use the Bent Wire Trick,.. Myself.....<br /><br />A Complete Sending Unit has Lots of places to Hook Into............ ;)
 

crazy charlie

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Re: Dropped Sending Unit Into Gas Tank ??

Why fish when you can gaff??? Hey its your time!!
 

magster65

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Re: Dropped Sending Unit Into Gas Tank ??

That was dumb! I've done the same thing :) <br />The 'grabber' worked for me although it was a hassle.
 
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