> Replacing the TR6 fuel float
with a Ford Mustang part


Material from "Dave's Cars". Thanks Dave!
Here is the receipt with the part number and price.
The fix is relatively simple, and you don't have to fully remove the tank:
  • Drive it or siphon it down to as low as you can (for me, this was the hardest part!) I drove it up onto the ramps, then attached a gas line first into an empty gas container, then using the filter as a link, to the gas line. It immediately started emptying into the container. I did not need to disconnect the gas line from the tank.
  • Take out the boot (trunk) fiber lining adjacent to the tank. I pretty much emptied the trunk. This really helped since I had to crawl into the trunk to remove the bolts and attachment points. I think you could do it by leaning over. But I think that's asking for back problems!
  • Disconnect the gas tank fuel filler cap. There are two hose clamps. You should be able to just undo the clamp at the top and remove the cap. You will not need to undo the bottom clamp or remove the hose. Set the cap somewhere carefully and grease it where it connects to the hose so that it will come off easily the next time. If the hose is in bad shape this is a good time to replace it.
  • Disconnect the gas gage. Take note of which wire goes where. Mine had two completely different spade connections so that was a non issue.
  • Unbolt the tank from its mounts. Two at the top, one each side, and two at the bottom. Leave the two side bolts for last or it will tip over making it hard to get the bottom ones out. They are 7/16" bolts. An extension makes it pretty easy.
  • Then tip the top of the tank towards you until you have access to the sending unit. I was able to turn the tank a bit and get the sending unit out without much trouble. Inspect the float (it's a small milky-white plastic barrel clipped to the float arm). If it has any liquid in it, replace it. This is the same part for a 73 MGB, or a 67-72? Mustang. The Ford part is brass and may well last longer. The plastic part only lasted a couple years for me.
  • It's important to replace the sending unit mounting gasket before reattaching the sending unit. I stock gasket "cardboard" and made my own. It was pretty easy.
  • Installation is pretty much the reverse of the steps above. The correct way to install the fuel cap is with the latch on the passenger side. I purposely set it facing the driver side because I like it there.