IML: '62 Fuel tank question, rear doors & gas tank sending unit connections

[Joe Strickland <jwstrick426@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The service manual mentions draining the fuel tank if water or 
contaminants are found/suspected.  Someone mentioned doing this using a 
factory provided drain plug.  I don't remember what year was being 
discussed.  Would the '62 series have this plug?  I would guess it would 
be located at the leading edge of the fuel tank in the center, right?

I hate getting under the car any more than necessary at 64!

I did have success with lubricating my '62 model's rear door latches. 
Both rear doors had become stubborn to open.  I used WD-40 as suggested 
and it worked wonders!

On corroded connectors, it may be possible to re-plate the male contact 
of a fuel tank wire connector (one inside the trunk compartment) as 
someone recently described cleaning the contact of corrosion.  Make sure 
the contact surfaces are as clean as possible first use fine emery paper 
 to help in this.)  Using a soldering iron or gun and either tin-lead 
solder or tin-silver solder, (rosin core type only!) heat the contact 
and apply new solder to both sides of the contact.  While the contact is 
still hot with liquid solder, wipe it on a suitable old rag or even a 
folded paper towel to remove excess solder.  Do not use any solder that 
has an acid flux or paste in it!  This will leave the contact bright and 
shiny.  Silver even when black to the eye still has excellent electrical 
properties.  The female contact would have to be replaced if plugging 
and unplugging several times did not clean up the contact surface.  OEM 
contacts should still be available from various sources.  When replacing 
contacts, I always crimp and then solder the wire strands to the contact 
to guarantee a good connection.

As a final measure after cleaning and/or replacing contacts, put some 
clear silicone grease inside the receptacle contact housing and on the 
male contact before reassembly.  The grease will help prevent corrosion 
in the future.

Joe S.


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