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#465374 - 11/19/07 08:46 AM
61 Olds 88 Fuel Sending Unit
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KQQLCAT
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Registered: 12/29/04
Posts: 66
Loc: Hudson, WI
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Where can I buy a gas tank sending unit for a 61 Olds 88
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#465431 - 11/19/07 12:52 PM
Re: 61 Olds 88 Fuel Sending Unit
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KQQLCAT
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Registered: 12/29/04
Posts: 66
Loc: Hudson, WI
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Well I checked my tank sending unit and it works but when I unplugged the wires the one terminal started weeping gas. It has stopped for now but once a leak always a leak. I traced out the wiring and it appaers that it might be the printed circuit connection. so I will pull the dash assembly out and check it. I planned on removing the dash for new paint anyways. By the way it appaers that shocks are scarce for 61?
Pat
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#465451 - 11/19/07 02:10 PM
Re: 61 Olds 88 Fuel Sending Unit
[Re: KQQLCAT]
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61Oldsguy
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Registered: 06/22/06
Posts: 97
Loc: Illinois
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I'd check with Fusick or the bigger parts places like Kanter or USA Parts on those shocks. I'm sure somebody has them. For that matter, just try going to NAPA- they'd probably be a little cheaper there.
Anything you buy today will likely be gas-charged, but it shouldn't affect your ride as much as springs & tires. Are your shocks leaking, or are you bouncing all over the place?
While you're under there, you may want to consider reinforcing the brackets where the upper rear shocks mount to the frame. It's common in 61's for this bracket to crack right off the frame & leave the shock flapping in the breeze. To access that area to do any welding you're looking at dropping the gas tank, so if you're going to be playing around with the sending unit anyway it may be a good time to get everything fixed at once & be done with it.
I wouldn't be in a big hurry to take that dash out of there. It is a monumental undertaking. Get the car running well & have some fun with it (unless you're one of those guys who'd find working on the dash & chasing vacuum lines more fun than frustrating.) I couldn't tell from the pics that it needed painting, but if you decide to proceed with it make sure you remove the front seat first. You may want to remove the steering wheel, or even the entire column.
Be prepared to face a spaghetti bowl of wires, vacuum lines, & nasty old insulation. Assume that nothing will work properly after you get the dash back in, then you won't be disappointed & you may actually be happy if something works the way it's supposed to. Buy a lot of Band Aids & antacids ahead of time, & you'll be good to go!
Chuck
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