Fuel Sender Tank Repalcement Questions

[Karl Schwarz]

I have a 1963 Series 62 convertible with (non-working) AC.

I am going to have my fuel sender replaced to fix my mis-reading gas gauge issue. I would very much value any advice from the group. I've looked at Jason's gas tank replacement thread in the Help section, and it was very helpful.

I am going to have the shop I use do the work. They are very capable as they specialize in maintaining and restoring classic cars and trucks, but they are not experts on this specific car, so I will pass on any tips I get here.

I am almost sure it is the original gas tank and it seems to have a small leak when it is totally full, so I plan to have the tank replaced when they drop the old one to replace the sender. I know I need the following parts:

- Fuel Sender (I have one that I will test to be sure it works and will fix the issue)

- Gas Tank

- Gas tank straps and strap seals

- Filler neck to Tank Hose (Is this just a stock hose that my shop should have - should rubber be avoided? If so, what kind of hose should they use?)

- Filler neck (Should I replace this? The current one seems okay, and it looks like it is easy to replace later if necessary, plus, I don't know where to get one - any suggestions?)

I also plan to replace the fuel lines.

In Jason's pictures, there is a s-shaped line coming out of the front tank. Should I replace this too? Is there any recommended source for the part or is it a part a shop can easily fabricate?

Anything else I should plan to replace at the same time? Is there a fuel pump I should plan to replace at the same time? I recently replaced the carb, so I was thinking perhaps replace everything that makes sense from the tank to the carb - thoughts as to what that should be?

Any other things I should be sure the shop does when they do this work?

All thoughts and comments appreciated.

Thanks!
Karl Schwarz
Centreville, VA USA

[3ft7bqmb7dryo]

It is a simple gas tank drop and reinstall.  Your shop will see what is going on, and put in new hoses as needed. No dark magic involved.