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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1969 Mustang => Topic started by: joe747 on August 01, 2010, 06:39:37 PM

Title: repo fuel sending unit problem
Post by: joe747 on August 01, 2010, 06:39:37 PM

i installed a new gas tank and fuel sending unit . when i tried to hook up the plug to the threaded stud it does not fit . i looked at my old one and it is longer and has a plastic bushing  to make it fit snug . anyone had the same issue. what can i do

Title: Re: repo fuel sending unit problem
Post by: midlife on August 01, 2010, 08:34:50 PM

If your wire lead is larger in diameter than the threaded stud, simply wrap the stud with some solder and then slip the lead on.

Doncha just love repro stuff?

Title: Re: repo fuel sending unit problem
Post by: joe747 on August 02, 2010, 10:25:33 AM

forgot to mention it is also to short