Yes. I have done it before by loosening the mounting bolts and tilting the gas
tank forward.
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On Nov 21, 2010, at 6:27 PM, thenicholls@verizon.net wrote:
> List,
>
> I have gas fumes leaking from the fuel sending unit on my 1972 Triumph TR6.
>The gas tank is in great shape internally, still see silver down there after
>all these years.
>
> As a temporay fix (so I don't blow up) I have used some gasket sealer around
>where the fuel sending unit sits on the tank. After replacing every other
>part last winter, for some reason I did not figure it out until this year.
>
> My question to the list, if you have one of those fancy screw drivers that is
>flexible, is it possible to remove the 6 screws and 6 fiber washers, lift the
>fuel sending unit, replace the cork gasket (adding a little gasket sealer) and
>replace everything WITHOUT removing the whole tank?
>
> You know what the book says, I am just wondering if it can be done.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Craig
> 1972 Triumph TR6
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