Resurrecting 74 tii. Running problems:

[irdave]

On 8/25/2018 at 5:33 PM, jgerock said:

I would soak it in a tub of EvapoRust.

 

You think there would be anything left?

[RenaissanceMan]

Um,.... Evapo-rust is the most amazing solvent I have ever used. Look what an overnight soak did for my fuel pickup.... This is unreal.... Jgerock, thanks for the heads up on that stuff!

 

 

[jimk]

It's drawn quite around the bolt holes.  Straightening the lid would get a better seal.  As is, only the gasket around the bolts would be compressed.

[PaulTWinterton]

1 minute ago, jimk said:

It's drawn quite around the bolt holes. 

 

Man oh man, I just saw that too.  Definitely flatten those holes before torquing it down again.  A new seal might be in order as well.  You'll know if the tank leaks around the sender when you fill it up.  

[RenaissanceMan]

10-4, y'all, I will straighten those out.

[jgerock]

Excellent results!  Also you should slightly bend one or two of the tabs to help retain the strainer so it doesn't fall out.

 

Think the reasoning behind the tabs is to keep some space between the bottom of the pickup and the tank "well".

[RenaissanceMan]

Going Evapo-rust crazy now... The fuel level sender was completely rusted and stuck in the 'full' position. Evapo-rust to the rescue... Float now slides up and down completely smooth. I love repairs that cost virtually nothing. ?

[AirDoc]

adam....gotta get you into Evapo-Rust marketing now...haha...great results

[RenaissanceMan]

Update: fuel system is all clean now, with all filters cleaned or replaced as needed, and the car is running really well! Also was able to completely rehab the  inoperable fuel level sender. Thanks again for the feedback!

Edited August 30, 2018 by RenaissanceMan