Sending unit ground ?

[tdcombs]

I got a new gas tank with a new sending unit. The ground for the sending unit is not attached anymore. I can see where it was once attached but fell off. I tried sodering it back there and cant get it to stick. If i ruff the metal up with a file or emory cloth will it stick or how do i get it attached?

Im guessing its galvanized since the soder isnt sticking.

 

[clarkjw24]

Had the same problem. I removed the sending unit and drilled a hole where it use to attach. Then put a round lug on the ground wire and bolted it through the hole.

 

[tdcombs]

Ive thought about doing that just wondering if there is a way to soder it. Probably should just drill a hole and use a self taping bolt to hold it on. But would rather soder it for some reason (probably cause my old sodering gun crapped out and i bought a new one to soder this back on)

 

[dyeager535]

How was the ground originally attached?

I can't imagine GM just used solder to hold it in place. Solder isn't that strong, that needs to be a fairly good strong connection.

If using a nut/bolt method as suggested, I bet brazing would be a good bet to seal that up good.

 

[dave_90_blazer]

I've put a lug on the wire, cleaned the pick=up tube(that the hose attaches to) and used a hose clamp to hold the wire to the tube, quick and easy