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smoothed out the tb shaving, it was a bit rough now it's not.


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I also ordered the new tank sending unit.
 

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nice!! what did you use to smooth it out?? :popcorn:
 

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sand paper and my hand LOL.

I used 80, then went over it with 150, then wetsanded it with 220, followed by wet 320.
 

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wow that's a lot of work but turned out great!!
 

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smoothed out the tb shaving, it was a bit rough now it's not.


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I also ordered the new tank sending unit.

Very nice work, Sir!
 

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thanks guys i think it was well worth it to have it smooth, plus it didn't cost me anything.
 

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Those are the best mods IMO, the ones you can do and not hurt the wallet one bit! :waytogo:
 

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It just might make a difference on bringing in a tab bit more air too.
 

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I would think so. I already deleted the choke collar, and run open element, so this is another mod, only thing I've not done is trim the throttle shaft, and then pod spacer and base of the tb spacer.
 

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I would think so. I already deleted the choke collar, and run open element, so this is another mod, only thing I've not done is trim the throttle shaft, and then pod spacer and base of the tb spacer.

Now its time for the Ol' salad bowl!
 

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sending unit came in today, bought my rebuild kit over the weekend but have to get some cleaner and time to work on all of it.
 

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cleaned and rebuilt my tb, painted my tank, that' s about it.

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I been waiting!!!! :popcorn:

:High 5:
 

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