Having fuel issues, and having already replaced the fuel pump and filter, and before I attempt to rebuild my carb (unless anyone knows someone in Memphis whom I can trust), I figure it might be worth the effort to check the sock that I've read about here. If I'm correct, the sock is somewhere in or near the gas tank? Can anyone point me to a step-by-step procedure for checking/replacing that bugger?

Many thanks,
Jeremy
64 Dart, 225, smells like wigs and tobacco

The sock would be on the end of the pickup tube, IN the gas tank.

I believe you need to drop the tank, knock off the wierd lock thingy, and pull the sending unit/pickup out of the tank.

If you are going to do all that, you might as well have a new sock ready...

And carefully inspect the pickup tube, I have had some with tiny rust holes in them, so it pulls air...

But I have never had a 64, so maybe I am wrong

WIll do, thanks. Figure as long as I have the tank off, I might as well have it boiled out somewhere since it sat outside in the Kansas air for 7 years before I got it. I imagine there might be some rust down there.

Sounds like a good idea

Make sure you check it for leaks, as it is really annoying to put a tank in the car, just to pull it out again...
Some leaks are so small you may not even notice them, but they are still leaks.

be extremly carefully when droping your tank i severly burned my arm and burn up my car, i just though id warn you i wouldnt want your task to end up like mine

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The dart as it sits now

Any advice on how to keep that from happening. I can't imagine how that would happen with a cold engine.

1. Don't have gas in it........
2. Don't use a droplight............

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Ed
64 Valiant 225 / 904 / 42:1 manual steering / 9" drum brakes

That makes sense. I'll siphon her dry by the light of day.

no need to drop the tank. be sure there is below 1/4 tank of gas. slide under the car from the rear. the sending unit is the circular unit on the front of the tank. BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN DOING WORK ON THIS UNIT. IF YOU APPLY TOO MUCH FORCE YOU CAN CREATE LEAKS EITHER FROM THE POST TO THE FUEL GAUGE OR THE FUEL LINE.
remove the electric line on the right. remove the fuel line on the left. dont get fuel in your eyes. take a flathead screwdriver and a hammer. put the head of the driver against one of the teeth that surround the circle and strike it to drive that locking unit counterclockwise. it will release when the fins on it line up with the 4 holes on the tank itself. pull that out. now CAREFULLY pull out your sending unit. remember it has a float that is hanging down so you will have to turn the unit to get it out of the hole. take a look at the link below to see the unit you will be removing so you have a picture in your mind while you work.

these guys have sending units and socks for a good price:
http://stores.ebay.com/Firestone-Collectibles
good luck and remember, be super careful so you don't create leaks or harm this delicate equipment. be sure the fuel level is low and protect your eyes.

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this would also be a good time to get some new fuel injection line and fi hose clamps to put on there. should be 5/16 on your car but double check.

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Thanks so much for the helpful info. This is all very exciting. May not be after I've had to do it more than once, but the first time, as always, is exciting.

You might also want to get a gasket for the sending unit.
If you do decide to drop the tank, the fill tube grommet would be a good thing to replace, also.
I did this on my '64 Valiant, and am very glad I did!

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1964 Valiant V200, 225/Pushbutton 904
BBD, CAI, HEI, LBP, AC, AM/FM/USB, EIEIO

A brass punch is a better tool to use instead of a screwdriver. A screwdriver or steel punch on the steel lockring can cause a spark... not something you want in the vicinity of gasoline.

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David Kight
'62 Valiant Signet, White
'98 Dodge Dakota
'06 Jeep Liberty

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