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I have removed the dead sending unit from my 65 tanker. Anyone know of a suitable replacement for that unit? I think I can graft parts from a NOS non tanker unit but would prefer to no do that if at all possible. Any thoughts or knowledge of something that is close enough sending unit to work??
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Theroretically, best to rebuild your original
... easy for me to say. The electrical intricacy and principles are not that complicated. I've never heard of this being tried or successful, but I figure when (if) mine ever dies, I'm hoping someone will offer a rebuld service.
In the meantime, use the audible "slosh" indicator (stop abruptly = kill the motor with the clutch) and the sudden jerk will cause waves, which you can interpolate as to the gallons remaining. -
Theroretically, best to rebuild your original
... easy for me to say. The electrical intricacy and principles are not that complicated. I've never heard of this being tried or successful, but I figure when (if) mine ever dies, I'm hoping someone will offer a rebuld service.
In the meantime, use the audible "slosh" indicator (stop abruptly = kill the motor with the clutch) and the sudden jerk will cause waves, which you can interpolate as to the gallons remaining.Comment
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"Interpolate" The Waves??!!... (LOL)
Sounds like something I would have had to do back in high school...Nobody can say this Board ain't helpful and fun.Comment
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"Interpolate" The Waves??!!... (LOL)
Sounds like something I would have had to do back in high school...Nobody can say this Board ain't helpful and fun.Comment
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Re: Needle in a Haystack
I have noticed that two or three different vendors advertise in Hemmings that they rebuild tank senders. I think the ads appear in the "Corvette Parts" section, alphabetically in the "gas tank" area.
I have a couple used senders for my 67, and I agree that most of the rebuilding effort is often just a careful cleaning. However, mine have cracked and deteriorated insulation on the wires that sit inside the tank, and I'm not sure what sort of replacement wire to use that has insulation that can withstand today's gasoline.
I have thought about calling one of the vendors in Hemmings to see if I could just buy the required wire.
If you learn any more on this topic I would be interested to hear about it.Comment
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Re: Needle in a Haystack
I have noticed that two or three different vendors advertise in Hemmings that they rebuild tank senders. I think the ads appear in the "Corvette Parts" section, alphabetically in the "gas tank" area.
I have a couple used senders for my 67, and I agree that most of the rebuilding effort is often just a careful cleaning. However, mine have cracked and deteriorated insulation on the wires that sit inside the tank, and I'm not sure what sort of replacement wire to use that has insulation that can withstand today's gasoline.
I have thought about calling one of the vendors in Hemmings to see if I could just buy the required wire.
If you learn any more on this topic I would be interested to hear about it.Comment
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If he's in Canada, you might provide some
additional insight on "slosh waves" sounds in the Dec-Apr time period as opposed to the rest of the year.......Comment
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If he's in Canada, you might provide some
additional insight on "slosh waves" sounds in the Dec-Apr time period as opposed to the rest of the year.......Comment
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Re: Needle in a Haystack
Jimmy, My late model GMC tow vehicle has a lot of senior citizen crap that you might want to install. When the needle hits empty a loud ding dong ding dong comes on. Put this gizmo on and forget about your antique sender. Or I heard that you may be able to use a small tank sender for parts to fix the utter one. John
Also stamp 1/4" below rim. heeeeee.Comment
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Re: Needle in a Haystack
Jimmy, My late model GMC tow vehicle has a lot of senior citizen crap that you might want to install. When the needle hits empty a loud ding dong ding dong comes on. Put this gizmo on and forget about your antique sender. Or I heard that you may be able to use a small tank sender for parts to fix the utter one. John
Also stamp 1/4" below rim. heeeeee.Comment
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get teflon covered wire,nothing will attack it *NM*
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get teflon covered wire,nothing will attack it *NM*
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No slush possible at these temps
Outside my window, 8am, Calgary Alberrrrrrta, Canada. Cold snap to last all week.
Could use a little greenhouse effect now !!!
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No slush possible at these temps
Outside my window, 8am, Calgary Alberrrrrrta, Canada. Cold snap to last all week.
Could use a little greenhouse effect now !!!
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