Re: [MBZ] size of fuel sending unit

2006-01-17 Thread Jim Cathey
I just bought one at autozone, 1 7/8 I think was the size, it worked well but was 10 bucks for 1 socket. Next question, how do you remove the IIRC, the entire 3/4 set, 20 (?) sockets plus ratchet, T bar, and extension is about $30 on sale. Or maybe $40. Either way, worth having. outer tube

Re: [MBZ] size of fuel sending unit

2006-01-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I saw something on the bottom but was not sure what it was, will check it out. Jim Cathey wrote: I just bought one at autozone, 1 7/8 I think was the size, it worked well but was 10 bucks for 1 socket. Next question, how do you remove the IIRC, the entire 3/4 set, 20 (?) sockets plus

Re: [MBZ] size of fuel sending unit

2006-01-17 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 16 Jan 2006 18:03:40 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is a little nub of a screw on the bottom. Pliers used on it gently ought to unscrew the bottom. I saw something on the bottom but was not sure what it was, will check it out. Hey, Kaleb! Look at the

Re: [MBZ] size of fuel sending unit

2006-01-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
thanks dude. Marshall Booth wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I just bought one at autozone, 1 7/8 I think was the size, it worked well but was 10 bucks for 1 socket. Next question, how do you remove the outer tube part to clean up the inside? Here's EVERYTHING I know about it: Tools

Re: [MBZ] size of fuel sending unit

2006-01-17 Thread Luther Gulseth
that's a good one for the files section of your website Kaleb - Original Message From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 16, 2006 7:06:25 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] size of fuel sending unit thanks dude. Marshall

Re: [MBZ] size of fuel sending unit

2006-01-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
:06:25 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] size of fuel sending unit thanks dude. Marshall Booth wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I just bought one at autozone, 1 7/8 I think was the size, it worked well but was 10 bucks for 1 socket. Next question, how do you remove the outer tube part to clean up

Re: [MBZ] size of fuel sending unit

2006-01-17 Thread B Dike
If it is the same as 123 unit a pair of channel lock pliers works fine. Did several that way with them with no problems. Bruce Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What size socket is needed to remove the fuel tank sending unit? (126). Before I have taken a chisel and was able to

Re: [MBZ] size of fuel sending unit

2006-01-17 Thread Hans Neureiter
Undo the screw at the bottom center. It will pull apart. On 1/16/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just bought one at autozone, 1 7/8 I think was the size, it worked well but was 10 bucks for 1 socket. Next question, how do you remove the outer tube part to clean up the inside?

Re: [MBZ] size of fuel sending unit

2006-01-16 Thread Jim Cathey
What size socket is needed to remove the fuel tank sending unit? (126). 46mm, IIRC. I have a cheap on-sale Harbor Freight 3/4 metric socket set I use for this, and other big duties. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] size of fuel sending unit

2006-01-16 Thread R A Bennell
- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Monday, January 16, 2006 12:39 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] size of fuel sending unit What size socket is needed to remove the fuel tank sending unit? (126). Before I have taken a chisel

Re: [MBZ] size of fuel sending unit

2006-01-16 Thread LT Don
I have always been able to remove mine (W123, of course) with a pair of Channel Locks. On 1/16/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What size socket is needed to remove the fuel tank sending unit? (126). Before I have taken a chisel and was able to turn it by beating it with a

Re: [MBZ] size of fuel sending unit

2006-01-16 Thread John Berryman
On Monday, Jan 16, 2006, at 15:38 US/Eastern, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: What size socket is needed to remove the fuel tank sending unit? (126). Before I have taken a chisel and was able to turn it by beating it with a hammer and chisel in the proper direction but no luck so far. Dont have a

Re: [MBZ] size of fuel sending unit

2006-01-16 Thread R A Bennell
To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] size of fuel sending unit Was there not a thread on here a while back that suggested a spark plug socket was the right size? You use it sort of backwards. The extension needs to go in through the end where the plug normally would and the hex end

Re: [MBZ] size of fuel sending unit

2006-01-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I cant get any in there on the 126, not enough room. LT Don wrote: I have always been able to remove mine (W123, of course) with a pair of Channel Locks. On 1/16/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What size socket is needed to remove the fuel tank sending unit? (126). Before I