Gotta replace the tank in my sons '87 Cutlass. Got a new tank, but in the manual it calls for a special tool to remove / replace the keeper on the sending unit. Do I have to use this tool, or will I be able to "McGuiver" the keeper?

dull screwdriver and a rubber hammer works for me.rubber hammer makes NO sparks...
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If ya ain't drivin' it, it's just junk in the garage...

Brass hammer, dull brass punch and a little bit of penetrating oil........McGuiver the heck out of it,I do it like this at least once a week and I ain't blowed up yet !!!! Just be sure to keep your drop light away from the tank when you got it opened up.......
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You call me freak like it's a bad thing......

Good to know. Thanks. I'm not worried about removal, just putting the new one in place without hurting it. And, I do know how easy it is to blow up a tank with even a little fumes in it.
Daffy