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TomO

03-20-2019 @ 9:06 AM

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The reasoning behind the float binding condition is that you said it reads OK when the car is sitting still but goes to full when driving it. When you drive the car the fuel is sloshing around in the tank and it could raise the arm. If the arm is binding slightly, it will stay in the raised position until the fuel stops sloshing and then it will slowly drop to level of the fuel. With the sending unit out of the tank and the arm in its highest position, you should have at least 1" clearance to the sides of the tank or any baffles inside the tank.

Most of the reproduction tanks do not have a big enough opening to allow the original sending units to go into the tank.

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37RAGTOPMAN

03-20-2019 @ 7:59 AM

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hi

I seen this on E-BAY new old stock sending unit,eBay item number:223449510323 in FORD BOX
also seen NOS GAUGES,
NOT CHEAP , but original is the only way to go if you want it to work correctly,
in my book everything repro made,,, is your taking your chances, to work or NOT work
I think the sending units from 1936 to the 50s' were the same other then the arms,
being bent different and the lengths, by comparing the photos in the listing,
my 2 cents 37RAGTOPMAN

sarahcecelia

03-19-2019 @ 5:44 PM

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You can get an original used gas tank from Chris Robbins in Germanville ,Pa. What's near Allentown Bethlehem,pa. Google him.

Regards, Steve Lee

missouriron

03-19-2019 @ 4:02 PM

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Thanks for the truck sending unit info. I just happen to know where a '53 Ford F-5 is rotting away in a hay field.

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03-19-2019 @ 3:58 PM

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If you find a yard that has early 50's Ford trucks, those gas tanks are behind the seat. In a majority of the time the sending unit is in great shape.
All you need to do is replace the 'hook' end (the end that holds the float) and like I said, it should be a good unit.
I have been using those for years.

missouriron

03-19-2019 @ 3:56 PM

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It seems to me that the float is not sticking since the gauge is accurate with power supplied to it. It only goes to full when the engine is running and the generator is recharging the battery.

Ron

missouriron

03-19-2019 @ 3:54 PM

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No, don't have an orginal. Might find one in salvage yard somewhere.

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TomO

03-18-2019 @ 6:35 AM

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If you have a reproduction tank, you are pretty well stuck with the aftermarket sending units. Are you sure that the float is not binding on the tank sides or baffle?

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03-17-2019 @ 7:26 PM

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IMHO only an original NOS or rebuilt one is likely to work correctly with a stock gauge. Still have your original ?

missouriron

03-17-2019 @ 6:19 PM

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Yep, both replacement sending units are Chinese repro units.

Another things that happened recently is the gauge was reading a little above 1/4 tank. I thought that it was finally working correctly. I ran out of gas.

Is there a source for a good sending unit?

Ron

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