A lot of large loose objects moving around inside the fuel tank

ERIN HOLZSCHUH

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1975 PONTIAC TRANS AM
6.6L
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
49,000 MILES

I am restoring the car listed above and the fuel gauge isn't working. So I dropped the tank to check sending unit. And as I am emptying the gas from tank I realized there is a lot of large loose objects moving around. I can see a large metal ring that looks like it was attached around where the pressure release valve is. Does it need to be rewelded in place and if so how should I go about it?

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

I do not recommend welding anything on the fuel tank. As far as the part you found loose, is it possible for you to take a pic of it and upload it for me to see?

Because of the model year, there is very limited information in the manuals, so hopefully, I will be able to identify the part to determine how to fix it.

Let me know.
Joe

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Friday, October 23rd, 2020 AT 11:28 AM

ERIN HOLZSCHUH

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I'm 99% sure it's supposed to be attached to the underside of the top of the tank. As a pressure release chamber.

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Friday, October 23rd, 2020 AT 12:09 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

I have to be honest. I've never seen one like that in a tank before. I asked the site owner to take a look and see if he recognizes it.

I will watch for his reply.

Joe

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Friday, October 23rd, 2020 AT 9:08 PM