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Posted By Discussion Topic: Gas Tank Sending Unit -- page: 1 2     trjford8 08-01-2012 @ 6:26 PM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 4218 Joined: Oct 2009 MG, we'll see you in Redmond. It will be fun. We are touring through Lassen Park on the way up and Crater Lake on the way back.It don't get any better than that for a tour to Redmond. MG 08-01-2012 @ 2:06 PM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 1260 Joined: Nov 2009 Well, I decided to install the sending unit today. Before the installation I looked into the tank and guesstimated that the tank was about 3/4 filled. I installed the unit with it's improvised float and a new gasket, tightened all screws and attached the sending wire. I turned the ignition switch to on and bingo, the fuel gauge showed 3/4 full. Started the car and went for a ride stopping off at a gas station to fill the tank. Gauge now showed full tank. Returned home, went into the house, grabbed a Coors and my jar of JD. Poured a good, healthy shot and chased it with the beer. Sat there for a while and contemplated my drive in the '37 to Redmond OR. this Sept. Ya know, I just can't think of a better hobby. MG 07-31-2012 @ 12:47 PM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 1260 Joined: Nov 2009 trjford8, Not only did I test it in gasoline, I went to my local hobby shop and bought a spray can of clear, fuel proof paint and sprayed a coat on the float as a precautionary measure. trjford8 07-31-2012 @ 7:57 AM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 4218 Joined: Oct 2009 I would put that float in some gas overnight, just to make sure the epoxy will hold up before putting it in the tank. Most new cars use plastic floats that will hold up to any type of gas. MG 07-30-2012 @ 10:13 PM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 1260 Joined: Nov 2009 37RAG I picked up two of the Model A floats today. It will take two of them to approximate the size of the original cork float. I plan to epoxy the two together to make one float. The original float measured 2-1/2 inches long by 1-3/16 inches in diameter. My new improvised float will measure 2-3/4 inches long and 1-1/8 inches in diameter. See attached picture of new float installed on lever along with old/original float. The original float was not hitting a baffel inside the tank nor was the wire rod bent. I'm waiting for the epoxy to setup/dry. I'll let you know how things turned out my next post. This message was edited by MG on 7-30-12 @ 10:17 PM 37RAGTOPMAN 07-30-2012 @ 5:43 PM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 1962 Joined: Oct 2009 my advice is buy the Snyders Model A FLOAT, they are made for the modern fuels,. also is it possible the float is hitting a baffel inside the tank , it works outside, does not work when installed,? maybe the wire rod is bent ? 37 RAGTOPMAN MG 07-29-2012 @ 8:39 PM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 1260 Joined: Nov 2009 Yeah Henry, I agree. Those new replacement units are junk. Fortunately, the sending unit I have is still functional and just needs a replacement float. I emailed Snyder's (above) about the dimensions of their Model A float as I'm thinking I can use one or two of their floats to fabricate a suitable replacement float without modifying the sending unit lever. Henryat1140 07-29-2012 @ 8:21 PM reply profile send p.m. New Member Posts: 110 Joined: Nov 2009 Just my 2c worth - after fussing with two or three sending units. I'd suggest you do all you can to salvage and re-use the original unit. If that means grafting a new float, then that's the way I'd go. The replacement fuel sending units being sold as compatible with the original Ford King Seeley system just don't work well. If you have a unit that you can salvage cherish it. Working original ones are scarce and expensive/ Best Luck Henry MG 07-29-2012 @ 5:17 PM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 1260 Joined: Nov 2009 @ Oldad - Yeah, I looked at that float in MAC's catalog. I hesitate to modify the lever on my sending unit to accommodate this brass float. Oldad 07-29-2012 @ 3:22 PM reply profile send p.m. New Member Posts: 111 Joined: May 2012 MG macsautoparts.com lists a fuel tank sender float, all brass, for 1936-1955 Fords. Part # 01A-9202 Price $8.95

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