Is there finally an accurate fuel sending unit?

[themechanic]

It's 2025, so, why can't we land on the moon or make an accurate fuel sending unit? They did it in the 60s, for corn sake.

 

[Nxcoupe]

Best thing to do is ask that question in the comments section of the video. Pretty crappy they didn't mention it in the video or in the description.

 

[themechanic]

Best thing to do is ask that question in the comments section of the video. Pretty crappy they didn't mention it in the video or in the description.

I think it's a cliff hanger to get us to watch the video where he tests the "accurate" sending unit.

 

[Nxcoupe]

I think it's a cliff hanger to get us to watch the video where he tests the "accurate" sending unit.

Could be. I always try to put part numbers in my videos and sometimes where I bought it.

 

[BearDodge67]

I think it's a cliff hanger to get us to watch the video where he tests the "accurate" sending unit.

Gotta get more "likes" and "hit the subscribe button"

 

[Chargerjase]

I have a TanksInc tank and sender as well. The sender is very accurate. The only issue I have with it is that the level will fluctuate a little when full. Tank is baffled, but doesn't eliminate all of the sloshing.

 

[toolmanmike]

I have a TanksInc tank and sender as well. The sender is very accurate. The only issue I have with it is that the level will fluctuate a little when full. Tank is baffled, but doesn't eliminate all of the sloshing.

I put a Tanks Inc (Spectra) tank and sender in my 66 Dart and it was fairly accurate. The way the new senders are designed compared to the old ones, they usually get to full before the tank is and it takes some driving before the gauge starts going down. (Not a problem with me) As long as the float is close to the bottom when the gas is about gone, all is good. If your gauge reads empty or a bit less and you can drive 30 mines before running out, all the better. If I was that **** about fuel gauge accuracy, I would have the original sender rebuilt or look for a NOS one. That's not me though.

 

[toolmanmike]

Take a look at this. No wonder why the aftermarket senders aren't very accurate.

 

[themechanic]

Take a look at this. No wonder why the aftermarket senders aren't very accurate.

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Thanks for the comparison. Assuming that is a 60s Mopar part, seems like a very easy part to replicate.

 

[Nxcoupe]

I bought from Technoversions

TechnoVersions - MeterMatch for Analog Gauge Correction

I just ordered one. I almost ran out of gas. I tried adding another resistor in parallel but it kept the gauge at full. I just want the darn thing to work. Thanks for posting.

 

[themechanic]

I just ordered one. I almost ran out of gas. I tried adding another resistor in parallel but it kept the gauge at full. I just want the darn thing to work. Thanks for posting.

According to some poeple, you're being too **** wanting your fuel gauge to read accurately.

 

[Nxcoupe]

According to some poeple, you're being too **** wanting your fuel gauge to read accurately.

Wow, you just summed me up in 40 words or less! Lol. Yes, I want the darn thing to work as it should.

 

[Jonas Nordstrom]

I got an aftermarket sending unit, adjusted it and bent the arm so the arm touched the tank floor when reaching the end of its travel.

I has a kind of curve to it on the gauge, moving more quickly from full and slowing down towards empty.
Works great for me cos then I know that when getting close to empty I still can make it to the gas station.

 

[dfrazz]

I agree the fuel

I see the readings of the fuel gauge as suggestions rather than gospel.

I agree it is only a suggestion. I just add 180 (12 mpg x 15 gal conservative estimate) + current odometer at fill up. I usually round up/down so the mileage number is easy to remember and put it in my phone or write it down somewhere if it is going to be a while between fill ups.

 

[savoy64]

I guess you guys aren't living right. I bought a stainless tank and 3/8 sending unit from Vans Auto when building my Roadrunner, and the gage reads just fine.
Just luck, I guess.

Ditto!

 

[Unkle Krusty]

My van has the large 25 US gallon plastic tank. Fuel pick up and gauge are about half way down on the forward side. Float and gauge were a rusted mess. Fuel pick up is original. So no fuel gauge. Had the tank out to replace the missing vent hose and J hooks for the straps. Measured tank, 12 inches top to bottom. To the marine store, got a boat tank gauge for a 12 inch tank. drilled a hole in the top of the tank and mounted all the bits. Fairly accurate, but have more fuel from half to full, than we have from half to empty. Or so it seems.
From E to empty we have about 4 US gallons. That is a rough guess until more research is done.

 

[Charlie71rt]

After reading about all the problems with the aftermarket sending units I had my OE rebuilt for 150.00 3 years ago, very accurate but the “new” float they installed filled up with gas after 1 summer. I found a plastic float at Carlisle and am trying that so far so good.

 

[T2R9]

After reading about all the problems with the aftermarket sending units I had my OE rebuilt for 150.00 3 years ago, very accurate but the “new” float they installed filled up with gas after 1 summer. I found a plastic float at Carlisle and am trying that so far so good.

Who did you have do it for that price?

 

[MWbirdLOVER70]

Who did you have do it for that price?

X2

 

[gary h]

I would bet the aftermarket sending units are made in China or Taiwan. I would seek out a rebuilder for my original unit.