Step by Step Fuel Filter Change (in the tank) for Dummies

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  1. gdemopesq

    gdemopesq MOTOR CITY MAV

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    Under the tank on the drivers side, I see an access hole with hoses going into it. I am assuming this opens up so you can replace the hose and put a filter on it. What I was thinking of doing is lighting a cigar as I open it up...........Just kidding. How do I open it to repace the sock like filter in the tank?

    I think it makes sense as I am going to shortly put in a rebuilt motor, new carb and electric gas pump.

    So if anyone wants to give me a step by step for dummies, I would appreciate it.
     
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    ...you may have to tear the old sock off, i think they are glued from the factory...
     
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    wow the answer is just like I wanted similar to those yellow dummies books
     
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    I have a sending unit sitting on my work bench, beside a new tank ready to install, I just forgot to paint the straps :)
    I looked in the new NPD catalog, they have 2 sizes of those sending unit socks.
     
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