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Fuel pump and level sender removal; what ring?

I'm trying to remove my fuel pump and level senders but everything is covered in rust (surface, nothing goes through) and I can't get the rings on the senders to break loose.  Not sure if I'm hitting the right one though.  There is an inner ring with 3-4 small raised tabs (1/2" long) and an outer ring that is the opposite (raised ring with 3-4 1/2" openings in it where you can hit it to loosen).  Which one?  and yes, i've got a bunch of PB on them.
1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
'89 5.0 w/ ported intakes, Mallory Adjustable FPR, BBK shorties and H with 2.5" Flows, 130 amp 3G, 89 Mustang comp/wiring, Aluminum radiator w/ elec fan, T5 trans, King Cobra clutch, 3.55 gears, 13" Cobra brakes (front), Wilwood prop valve, Mustang A-arms, Front Coil-overs, MM CC plates, Silver 17x9 R's, 03 Cobra IRS, Aluminum DS, 2002 Mustang dash/console etc..., custom leather seats

Fuel pump and level sender removal; what ring?

Reply #1 –
post a pic of it, and ill circle which tabs to hit.
1979 Ford Fairmont
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5.0L/4R70W/8.8"/5-lug/3" Exhuast

Fuel pump and level sender removal; what ring?

Reply #2 –
lol, ok...  brb
1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
'89 5.0 w/ ported intakes, Mallory Adjustable FPR, BBK shorties and H with 2.5" Flows, 130 amp 3G, 89 Mustang comp/wiring, Aluminum radiator w/ elec fan, T5 trans, King Cobra clutch, 3.55 gears, 13" Cobra brakes (front), Wilwood prop valve, Mustang A-arms, Front Coil-overs, MM CC plates, Silver 17x9 R's, 03 Cobra IRS, Aluminum DS, 2002 Mustang dash/console etc..., custom leather seats

Fuel pump and level sender removal; what ring?

Reply #3 –
All i had was my phone, and everything is covered in PB, hope this works.  And I know, it's wicked!

1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
'89 5.0 w/ ported intakes, Mallory Adjustable FPR, BBK shorties and H with 2.5" Flows, 130 amp 3G, 89 Mustang comp/wiring, Aluminum radiator w/ elec fan, T5 trans, King Cobra clutch, 3.55 gears, 13" Cobra brakes (front), Wilwood prop valve, Mustang A-arms, Front Coil-overs, MM CC plates, Silver 17x9 R's, 03 Cobra IRS, Aluminum DS, 2002 Mustang dash/console etc..., custom leather seats

Fuel pump and level sender removal; what ring?

Reply #4 –
umm, yea. rinse that shiznit off, and hit with a wire brush now.
1979 Ford Fairmont
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5.0L/4R70W/8.8"/5-lug/3" Exhuast

Fuel pump and level sender removal; what ring?

Reply #5 –
I got as much off as I can...  wire brushes are packed for moving.  but I'm afraid it's beyond repair.  I figured out which tabs to hit based on my new level sender but if I hit the tabs they just start tearing off.  after a few hits they have completely sheared off.  I've got a butt load of PB sitting on top but these things are SO fused idk if they will come loose!
1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
'89 5.0 w/ ported intakes, Mallory Adjustable FPR, BBK shorties and H with 2.5" Flows, 130 amp 3G, 89 Mustang comp/wiring, Aluminum radiator w/ elec fan, T5 trans, King Cobra clutch, 3.55 gears, 13" Cobra brakes (front), Wilwood prop valve, Mustang A-arms, Front Coil-overs, MM CC plates, Silver 17x9 R's, 03 Cobra IRS, Aluminum DS, 2002 Mustang dash/console etc..., custom leather seats

Fuel pump and level sender removal; what ring?

Reply #6 –
ok, got it...  took a LONG time but finally, with some very light prying I broke the rust bond and eventually got them both out...
1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
'89 5.0 w/ ported intakes, Mallory Adjustable FPR, BBK shorties and H with 2.5" Flows, 130 amp 3G, 89 Mustang comp/wiring, Aluminum radiator w/ elec fan, T5 trans, King Cobra clutch, 3.55 gears, 13" Cobra brakes (front), Wilwood prop valve, Mustang A-arms, Front Coil-overs, MM CC plates, Silver 17x9 R's, 03 Cobra IRS, Aluminum DS, 2002 Mustang dash/console etc..., custom leather seats

Fuel pump and level sender removal; what ring?

Reply #7 –
cool, Brett!
1979 Ford Fairmont
[/B]
5.0L/4R70W/8.8"/5-lug/3" Exhuast

Fuel pump and level sender removal; what ring?

Reply #8 –
yeah, and thanks for offering to help!  I even tested and the SN gauge works!  just had to modify the tabs on the sender to rotate the unit 90*
1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
'89 5.0 w/ ported intakes, Mallory Adjustable FPR, BBK shorties and H with 2.5" Flows, 130 amp 3G, 89 Mustang comp/wiring, Aluminum radiator w/ elec fan, T5 trans, King Cobra clutch, 3.55 gears, 13" Cobra brakes (front), Wilwood prop valve, Mustang A-arms, Front Coil-overs, MM CC plates, Silver 17x9 R's, 03 Cobra IRS, Aluminum DS, 2002 Mustang dash/console etc..., custom leather seats