Abstract: A fuel sending unit protective cover assembly is disclosed, for protecting the fuel transducer module mounted to a fuel tank. The protective cover is associated with a locking ring. The locking ring engages the E-ring permanently secured to a fuel tank, by rotational engagement of the locking ring with one or more tabs protruding from the E-ring. The cover body with a plurality of descending legs is configured to engage ascending legs on the E-ring. The cover body is configured to permit installation and removal of the protective cover from the fuel tank without removal or disconnection of fluid conduits and electrical wiring.

Abstract: A tie-dowm device that includes, a cleat, and a neck, all integrally connected at an angle of about 125.degree.. The base defines two holes adapted to receive bolts attaching the device to a vehicle. The cleat includes two arms and defines a triangle-shaped ayalet, with a width greater than the width of the neck. The base, the cleat, and the neck are integrally formed and stamped from a single piece of metallic material.