Fuel Sending Unit

[al383]

Now that I broke the tabs off my sending unit where can I get one I won't have to calibrate??????????????

 

[ram250098]

Like I said I have bought more than a few off ebay and have never had any of them read wrong....mind you I check them before I install them.
AL

 

[hunt2elk]

Don't buy a Spectra. I recently put one in my Charger because it was supposed to be "the best". It's not by a long shot. I can't even get it close by bending the arm.

 

[al383]

I know whaat you mean I'm having the same problem

 

[1FYNBEL]

Ditto regarding Spectra. Out of the box, mine would not register more than half a tank when full. I purchased because they were supposed to be "the best"; sorely disappointed.

 

[hunt2elk]

Like I said I have bought more than a few off ebay and have never had any of them read wrong....mind you I check them before I install them.
AL

Do you happen to remember specifically which ones on ebay worked for you?

 

[Jim Bob The Dancing Bear]

On another forum I was pointed towards Dixie Restoration. I purchased their part and it looks good but I have not tested it yet.

http://www.dixierestorationparts.com/

 

[Gpuller]

On another forum I was pointed towards Dixie Restoration. I purchased their part and it looks good but I have not tested it yet.

http://www.dixierestorationparts.com/

How about some pics when you test it?

 

[Jim Bob The Dancing Bear]

I don't know what to take pics of except maybe the gauge at full and empty.

 

[hunt2elk]

I don't know what to take pics of except maybe the gauge at full and empty.

I wouldn't mind seeing pics. with an ohm meter hooked up when the arm is at 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4. Empty should be around 73 ohms, and full around 10 ohms. The problem with the new senders is that they are linear whereas the originals were not.

 

[Jim Bob The Dancing Bear]

Pics

 

[coloradodave]

I bought mine from Layson's. Works fine, even if it's made 'over there'. Layson's is a vendor here (look to your right, above). Reads right, no bending.

 

[hunt2elk]

Pics

Thanks for the pics. Jim Bob. Those readings look a lot better than the Spectra I have. Have you got a chance to try it in the car yet?

 

[Jim Bob The Dancing Bear]

I have a lot to do before she is ready for fuel. The motor needs put together and painted then installed, tranny needs drained, new neutral safety switch, and painted, rear brakes need put on, axle bearings pressed on, and on and on.

 

[coloradodave]

al383: You're welcome... I don't give a hoot where you end up buying a sending unit but please have the courtesy to thank those of us that took the time to try and help you.

 

[sleepar]

No where... unless you are lucky they all have to be bent a little to a little more depending on the tank.... same sender fits many tanks.

 

[coloradodave]

No where... unless you are lucky they all have to be bent a little to a little more depending on the tank.... same sender fits many tanks.

See post #12, above...

 

[sleepar]

Cars with a factory single exaust have tanks that were bigger capacity than factory dual exaust and the wagons had a different capacity... even though the gauge reads full to empty accurately doesn't mean the tank is... you fell into the got lucky category or you have 5 gallons at empty.. which is not a bad thing. But generally you should check and adjust the float per specific application.

 

[coloradodave]

Cars with a factory single exaust have tanks that were bigger capacity than factory dual exaust and the wagons had a different capacity... even though the gauge reads full to empty accurately doesn't mean the tank is... you fell into the got lucky category or you have 5 gallons at empty.. which is not a bad thing. But generally you should check and adjust the float per specific application.

Sorry, sleepar. I checked the sender against the depth of the tank. It was accurate both empty and full. The ohm reading was correct on both ends and works fine with my Autometer gauge.

 

[sleepar]

Sorry, sleepar. I checked the sender against the depth of the tank. It was accurate both empty and full. The ohm reading was correct on both ends and works fine with my Autometer gauge.

Correct but not everyone has that same tank...
And not all the gauges factory or aftermarket are calibrated the same.... and an old voltage limiter can throw it off also... you are right just there is more to it.