Anyone know...
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From: Spanaway
Anyone know...
Anyone know what the torque value for the fuel tank
sender lock ring is? I found the right tool for it and I
will be going about the O-ring replacement because it
it is weeping fuel. I know that you can use an index mark
but having the torque value would be a better option I feel.
Thanks
Sean
sender lock ring is? I found the right tool for it and I
will be going about the O-ring replacement because it
it is weeping fuel. I know that you can use an index mark
but having the torque value would be a better option I feel.
Thanks
Sean
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Not sure how you can measure the torque value on that sucker? I used a strap wrench, a screwdriver and a hammer to tap it tight..... Strap wrench was pretty much useless to torque it down. I justed marked location before taking it off (counting the rotations... which I believe was only 2) and the when I put it back on I just tightened a bit more than was marked.... Worked great and no problems or leaks!
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From: Spanaway
Here is the reason I asked
I checked with a reseller and they say that this is the right tool
for the job. I did not spend a bunch for it and I can sell it after
I am done or not. But it has the 1/2' drive hole so I can use a
torque wrench if I want to. I am replacing the bad O-ring.
so I would like to get it back on right. You never know what the
former owner did. They may of left it loose.
Sean
I checked with a reseller and they say that this is the right tool
for the job. I did not spend a bunch for it and I can sell it after
I am done or not. But it has the 1/2' drive hole so I can use a
torque wrench if I want to. I am replacing the bad O-ring.
so I would like to get it back on right. You never know what the
former owner did. They may of left it loose.
Sean
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From: Spanaway
Well I gave up in searching the internet and called
my Local Ford Store. The plastic ring on the plastic tank
goes on @ 60Ft/Lb if you have the tool. That is a bit more
than I was guessing at.
But now we know.
Sean
my Local Ford Store. The plastic ring on the plastic tank
goes on @ 60Ft/Lb if you have the tool. That is a bit more
than I was guessing at.
But now we know.
Sean
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nice to know, sean. i may have to replace the fuel sending unit on top of the fuel tank. faulty unit. electronic blah.
i figured i could raise the flatbed to do the job. nice to know bout the torque settings.
i figured i could raise the flatbed to do the job. nice to know bout the torque settings.
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Snuggy..... I would get that tool as well. It's a giant pain in the *** to get the threads on straight for that cap nevermind trying to tighten it up to a torque spec! I wish I had of had one.... If i ever have to go into that fuel tank again, you can bet I will be getting one!
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Snuggy..... I would get that tool as well. It's a giant pain in the *** to get the threads on straight for that cap nevermind trying to tighten it up to a torque spec! I wish I had of had one.... If i ever have to go into that fuel tank again, you can bet I will be getting one!
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I harpooned my tank on a July day here in FL - I did not need the microwave trick - it was already hot as hell - it went on quite easy, but I guess the heat helps quite a bit. I used a rubber mallet and a huge flat head screwdriver to tighten and loosen. Got it to just about 60ft lbs 
That is a cool tool
That is a cool tool
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From: Spanaway
60Ft/Lb Sure,
How much for the swampland? Oops I hear that some
really did go up in price.
But all kidding aside if I did not have the tool I would do the same
July in FL I bet it could of been cooler in the microwave.
Sean
How much for the swampland? Oops I hear that some
really did go up in price.
But all kidding aside if I did not have the tool I would do the same
July in FL I bet it could of been cooler in the microwave.
Sean
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Not sure how you can measure the torque value on that sucker? I used a strap wrench, a screwdriver and a hammer to tap it tight..... Strap wrench was pretty much useless to torque it down. I justed marked location before taking it off (counting the rotations... which I believe was only 2) and the when I put it back on I just tightened a bit more than was marked.... Worked great and no problems or leaks!
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