c-2 fuel sending unit rebuild
original nos sending units getting scarce. the oriental important has no AC logo engraved in the unit, so theses chinese pieces take a deduct. has anybody taken a non-working c-2 sending unit(i've got a bushel basket of them) and swapped out the chinese reostate? or is anybody doing a similar swap-out. mike
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Re: c-2 fuel sending unit rebuild
Mmmm.....interesting question, I haven't done it and I wonder how Wolfe & Co. restores originals, surely it something along the lines of replacing the rheostat as one step... This all assumes that part is the sole problem... -
Re: c-2 fuel sending unit rebuild
Mike
I did that twice on my tanker Repo resistor. Failed twiceFounder - Carolinas Chapter NCRSComment
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Re: c-2 fuel sending unit rebuild
Mike,
About a year ago I was looking for someone to rebuild my original fuel sending unit on my LT-1. Gary B. suggested that I call Bruce at Bob's Speedometer. Not cheap, but he did an outstanding job. Bruce can be reached at (810) 632-0400. If anyone knows me, than you I am a little anal. He even re-plated it and it looks factory. - Ron"SOLID LIFTERS MATTER"Comment
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The cheap Chinese rheostat is only one reason why they are junk. Everything about them is inferior. I've had http://antiqueinstrument.com/ restore several originals for me and they do a great, high quality job.Comment
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The Chinese rheostats have a thinner guage wiring than the original Delco units which is one of the reasons they don't last long. I would not waste my time since the internals are inferior. Much better off to get the original rebuilt by someone who knows what they are doing like john Wolfe. He does an excellent job.Comment
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My Chinese sender unit didn't work from the get go.
The wire had been crimped under the cover and shorted out.
At least the gauge showed full and the new tank had never had any fuel in it.
So I didn't have to have gas running down my arms to change it out.
Here is a picture of what my original looked like after setting for 30+ years.
I found a NOS one and installed it.
I have heard LIC may have a decent replacement.
Unsure where it was manufactured though.Comment
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Mike,
Don't bother trying to swap out the rheostat, it is totally different from the originals:
import on left, original on right
Best thing to do is clean the coil and file the contactor, then fix any broken insulation and deteriorated solder connections:
Then test here out:
Jerry Fuccillo
1967 327/300 Convertible since 1968Comment
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Re: c-2 fuel sending unit rebuild
I have a problem with my fuel tank sending unit leaking from the wire connectors as seen in the picture. Can these be tightened just a little to stop the leak or is there a fix for replacing what looks to be a leather gasket? The sending unit works perfectly, just noticed this about a week ago. The car runs on nothing but leader racing fuel.
Thanks,
James WestComment
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Re: c-2 fuel sending unit rebuild
Yes, just tighten it up. It has a seal/packing gland that can be tightened to prevent seepage.
LarryComment
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Re: c-2 fuel sending unit rebuild
About 12 years ago, there was a batch of Delphi senders made in Michigan, that were then taken to TQ to get calibrated. They had a modern as in 1990's version open resistor card, they worked super but no logo on the bottom. The die to stamp the A.C. details never gained interest...
Is there anyone reliably doing the rebuild?Comment
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i tried calling john wolfe, phone apparently disconnected. i then called Bob's speedometer. he answered and is resting the c-2 fuel sending units. i'm sending him a pair today. mikeComment
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Are C1 sending units from vendors as problematic as the repops for C2's? C1 units look simpler design.Comment
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