Sender unit safe to pull?

[Flyman 27]

I would use a 90 degree "pick" tool to slip in between the hose & steel tube, then work it around. You will want to install new fuel hose and clamps. I got German clamps from Amazon, didn't want to install Chinese clamps.
Mark H told me that he commonly removes the cover to the sending unit & cleans off the resister coil with a scotch brite pad. This usually works for him.
The R&R is an easy DIY job, just get a new gasket first like recommended above.

[Meanmyz]

Originally Posted by Flyman 27

I would use a 90 degree "pick" tool to slip in between the hose & steel tube, then work it around.

That was such a good answer, I wish I had suggested it!

[WARP TEN]

Originally Posted by Flyman 27

I would use a 90 degree "pick" tool to slip in between the hose & steel tube, then work it around. You will want to install new fuel hose and clamps. I got German clamps from Amazon, didn't want to install Chinese clamps.
Mark H told me that he commonly removes the cover to the sending unit & cleans off the resister coil with a scotch brite pad. This usually works for him.
The R&R is an easy DIY job, just get a new gasket first like recommended above.

Picks are great to have when you need them. I got a set of regular heavy duty picks a while back and keep them in my tool chest. They are great when I can't otherwise get to something. But when working with smaller things, like my Lionel trains, I need smaller picks, so your note prompted me into action. I just ordered a set of dentist's picks off Amazon for about $12, a slightly better set than the one for $8 but it probably would have worked too. I am sure that when I get in to my annual winter maintenance on the Lionels I will make use of them, and who knows for what else. For the price it seems like a useful item to have just in case. Thanks George--Bob