54 Gas tank sending unit

[AlexM]

When I built my 54 more than 10 years ago, only a generic sending unit was available. I tried to form the wire arm the same as the stock one but apparently missed because it is not accurate. It shows less than 3/4 when full. Does anyone have a template of how it is supposed to look?

Thanks

Alex

[Green 53]

I have that same problem on my 53. The good part is when it hits empty you still have fuel and time to find a station. On my old sender when it 1/4 it was too late.

Denny L

[StudeRich]

Alex, do you remember if the float was Cork, Brass or Plastic? As you know the Cork ones tend to sink with the Ethanol fuel eating them.

[41 Frank]

Was that sender change before or after I had to go and get you some gas when you ran out. <GGG>

I have that same problem on my 53. The good part is when it hits empty you still have fuel and time to find a station. On my old sender when it 1/4 it was too late.

Denny L

[Green 53]

After. Darn car needed gas to run. 1/4 tank empty was embarrassing. Good ole Frank was there to bail me out.

Denny L

[AlexM]

I'm pretty sure it was brass. It has always been off.

[Dwain G.]

Here's a pic, but I don't actually have the part to take measurements. A service bulletin says ".....measure the wire from the centre of the float to the point where it is fastened to the gauge body. It should measure approximately 4 5/16".