I haven't pulled the sending unit out of my fuel tank yet, but since it's been sitting, unused, in the tank for 40+ years I'm anticipating "grunge, frozen up, etc. Can the sending unit be cleaned up, or not? If so, what would I use to clean it? Thanks, guys...
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Not sure what car you're dealing with, but if it's a 40 year old Studebaker passenger car you could just replace the sender with a new Moeller 035725-10 and be done. You can usually find them on ebay or at a marine store for less then $30. They are compatible with Studebaker gauges and highly adjustable to fit many applications. They may work in truck tanks too, but I haven't done that, so won't testify to it. I also don't know if they will work on a 6 volt system or not.sigpic1966 Daytona (The First One)
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The cork will probably disintegrate as mine did....get new one.Lou Van Anne
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Car is a '56 Sky Hawk...Comment
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It may not need to be cleaned on the inside. I'd connect an ohm meter to it and read the ohms as you move the float up and down.
I installed a modern float that stands up to crap gas.Comment
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What was the brand name and where did you purchase it?Originally posted by TWChamp View PostComment
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I had a float from some unknown car that I saved from years ago when I got a bunch from the junk yard. This was my last one, but they are available from Model A stores, such as from Bert's in Denver (800-321-1931), part number A-9324-U for $4.80 plus shipping.
I'd guess the Studebaker parts sellers must have them also.Comment
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IIRC Bob Johnstones site has a tutorial on replacing the cork float. It not there is a thread on the forum somewhere. By the way it is easy to forget about his site. It is a wealth of information and should be a "first read" when looking for answers about Studebakers.
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