hidesertwheelin
1/2 ton status
to remove the fuel pump/sending unit from my fuel tank? Because I can't find one anywhere. Home Depot, Lowes, all the auto parts stores, Sears, etc.
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Do I really need a brass punch
- Thread starter hidesertwheelin
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No you don't. The reason though is because brass will not throw a spark and spark and fuel = bad. I just use a screwdriver to remove the retaining ring.
cabledawg
Secret Squirrel
Just put a layer or two of duct tape on the end of a flathead screwdriver. Tap lightly. Works for me...........
4xcrazy
3/4 ton status
i've done several fuel pumps and so far have never even seen anything closely resembling a spark from a screwdriver tapping on the lockring of the pump assembly,,, you're not whaling on this thing, just light taps. 
kevin400ex
1/2 ton status
use a peice of wood
kevin400ex
1/2 ton status
also harbor freight on hesperia rd and bear valley should have them
hidesertwheelin
1/2 ton status
They only had 2 size, gigantor and mega gigantor. I bought the gigantor one two days ago but it was to big. I just used a screw driver, it worked fine.
Use a 1/2" chisel. As said before you not beating the **** out of it, just tapping lightly.
That's a good idea. Not just for the fuel tank. But for a lot of other stuff also. I knew that but I forgot it. Everyday I learn something new and forget something else.
I took my Fuel sending unit out some time ago. It was a pain to get out. It takes some art. Hit on one side and then hit on the other side. Be sure you are going in the correct direction. I had a brass punch that I made long ago out of brass rod. The thing to watch out for is that you may hit it and it will move to one side. Then you need to hit the other side. Mine had so much dirt and rock bits in it I had to clean it out real good before moving the lock ring. good luck
i've done several fuel pumps and so far have never even seen anything closely resembling a spark from a screwdriver tapping on the lockring of the pump assembly,,, you're not whaling on this thing, just light taps.
I agree, just use a hammer and screwdriver. I think even if you wanted to really wail on it, there wouldn't be sparks.
andyblack
Registered Loser
I think the parts manufacturers have to put that in their directions to cover their butts in case some rare incident occurs. That's why everything you read about working on automobiles starts with "First, disconnect the positive battery cable from the battery." They always put that so that there's not even a remote possiblity of them being blamed for any damage that could occur. You can never be too careful I guess.
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Also you can hit up where ever you buy your steel at. They should have solid brass rod in various sizes, usually cheaper than a brass "punch." Just isn't knurled like the fancy ones.
andyblack
Registered Loser
Yeah I guess it would defeat the purpose if you disconnected the postive cable. Whoops.
