Fuel Sending Unit Access Panel Jeep CJ7

Tired of dropping the fuel take in my 1976 CJ7 any time I had a fuel line or sending unit issue. Cut this access door.

[@kevinleeobermeyer5601]

My 82 Wagoneer has a factory plate in the floor… which is amazing

[@johnmcote]

Nice cheater hole! I wish i had one on mine.

[@Jsmith4275four]

That took guts. I removed my tank and put it outside before I did any welding near it. Those fumes will get you too.

[@johnheywood9826]

You did it right. I should not have gambled the way I did!

[@COFirearmsInstructor]

I just did this on my CJ but I used a nibbler so no sparks and only goes about 1/4 in below the sheet it’s cutting. Even with no body lift had plenty of clearance and didn’t even touch the fuel lines. Still had an extinguisher handy.

[@johnheywood9826]

@@COFirearmsInstructor Smart.

[@markfeuerherdt2338]

Where did you ground your sending unit to and what kind of screw did you use? Thanks.

[@mikew4171]

Can some of you folks hep a feller out here plz ? What are the chances that my gas gauge not working is due to a "ground issue", either behind the face of the gauge (I think there is a ground war from the back of the gauge face to somewhere ... right?) and / or the ground at the tank itself ? I'd like to ck this FIRST before I go to the PIA trouble of dropping the tank for a new sending unit. THNKS a lot guys ~

[@johnheywood9826]

I struggled and struggled to get my gauge to work. Even after replacing the sending unit, it didn't function properly. It showed full until about 1/4 of gas was left and then it dropped. I knew then I had to get gas. I have heard that proper grounding is critical, but that wasn't my problem as I made sure the gauge and sending unit were grounded well. I'd definitely start with making sure all is properly grounded and then go from there.