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Old 12-24-2016, 12:12 PM
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Default Leaking fuel sending unit

Hello all. Merry Christmas. I was hoping you guys could offer up some wisdom. I recently replaced my gas tank and the fuel sending unit in my 1966 mustang coupe. Initially, there was no leaks. Now there is a small leak coming from the fuel sending unit. I am going to replace the rubber gasket.

Are there any tricks to keeping these things from leaking?

I had the retaining ring seated, although I didn't bend down any of the bronze tabs. Are you supposed to bend down the bronze tabs to keep the retaining ring in place?

Thanks for the help.
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Old 12-24-2016, 03:44 PM
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Are you saying the ring has rotated loose?
IIRC, mine just stopped when it was tight and required force to go back...
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Yes, the ring rotated loose. I guess I didn't have it seated fully.
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