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Fuel Sender Nut Size??

Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 7:14 pm
by jimmycakes401
Went to put the fuel sender into the tank so I can pressure test it, but I can't find the nuts in the pile of parts I have. Can someone tell me what size they are so I can pick some up at the hardware store. Is there usually lock washers or does the rubber gasket provide enough pressure? thanks!

For those of you not familiar with my situation. The PO ripped apart the car and handed me a pile of parts when he gave it to me.

Re: Fuel Sender Nut Size??

Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 9:25 pm
by azygoustoyou
I think I might have them in SS. If I do, I'll throw them in your box I'm sending out tomorrow. I'll pm you if I have extras.
I think they're 4mm. I'll make sure they fit my tank. :P

Re: Fuel Sender Nut Size??

Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 7:13 am
by jimmycakes401
Unfortunately I have to pressure test my tank today. :(

I do thank you for the help.

Re: Fuel Sender Nut Size??

Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 12:24 pm
by jimmycakes401
Darn. M4 .70 didn't work out.

Re: Fuel Sender Nut Size??

Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 12:53 pm
by ORFORD2004
I think that you need a socket of 8mm to remove them.

Re: Fuel Sender Nut Size??

Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 12:59 pm
by jimmycakes401
I don't have them. That's the,problem. I'm at a store right now trying to find the right size.

Re: Fuel Sender Nut Size??

Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 1:11 pm
by azygoustoyou
They are M4 1.0 I put lock washers on mine.

Re: Fuel Sender Nut Size??

Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 2:58 pm
by jimmycakes401
I used a die and cleaned off the threads. It was the M4 .70. The PO had loaded it with rust prohibative.

Re: Fuel Sender Nut Size??

Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 3:10 pm
by jimmycakes401
I used a die and cleaned off the threads. It was the M4 .70. The PO had loaded it with rust prohibative.

Re: Fuel Sender Nut Size??

Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 5:56 pm
by azygoustoyou
How did you get a die within each stud? :roll:
Mine are M4 1.0

Re: Fuel Sender Nut Size??

Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 6:24 pm
by jimmycakes401
I just gently turned it by hand. I did not use the die holder. It slide right through the grit.