[Raykahn]

Sandblasting may be off the table for the time being, but I wanted to move forward regardless.

I disassembled it as much as I could and started on it with a wire cup brush in some of the more accessible areas. That seems to work very well, and it is fairly satisfying watching the rust fly off. I figure I will grind off as much of the sealer and rust as I can, and finish it off with a bath in something like krud cutter rust remover before resealing it.

However, my big hang up now is the pump housing bracket. The beam that the bracket and spring are mounted on is absolutely covered in rust. I don't see how this will be a viable endeavor unless I can get the pump housing removed so I can deal with the corrosion underneath it.

Is anyone aware of a gentle way to remove the 'T' that holds the pump housing in place? I want to minimize the amount of torqueing needed so I don't damage the rest of the sender.