Before I take my Avanti out on the road in a week or two, I need to replace the fuel level sending unit. I already have a new one from SI and it has a plastic float. However, I want to know if the plastic floats stand up to the caustic effects of today's fuels. Also, is there a good way to replace the plastic float with a brass float? In other words, has anyone had experience successfully attaching a brass float to the arm that rises and falls with the float? Is there a particular style of brass float that more readily attaches to the arm than others?
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If you feel you MUST replace the float with a brass one, here's the way to do it.
http://www.gudim.com/ReplacingCorkFloats.htmlBill L.
1962 GT Hawk
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The plastic floats don't seem to be an issue. But the electronics of these currently available senders have killed three of my customers fuel gauges in the last 6 months, two of these being for GT Hawks. And I am getting tired of replacing senders AND dash gauges for customers! So I would be very interested in hearing from others on this. The problem seem to be specific to the latest senders (silver anodized metal, stamped steel base with rolled edge) rather than the excellent ones previously sold for many years (gold colored anodizing/flat steel base).
Chris.
STUDEBAKER of AUSTRALIA
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Stewart Warner isn't the same company it once was.
Sold off to the Brits decades ago, they sold off every subsidiary they could, sold off all the real estate, and moved all the production to Mexico.
I look at many staid old corporations with a jaded eye any more.
These days many a great 'name' is being traded on, but the guts have been eviscerated...
Originally posted by Studebakercenteroforegon View PostThe currently available replacement fuel sending units are supplied by Stewart-Warner. I would think we would have confidence that they know what they are doing.HTIH (Hope The Info Helps)
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"Stewart Warner isn't the same company it once was.
Sold off to the Brits decades ago,"
Maybe it has "lucasitis" and that's whet the problem is??? LOL
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Originally posted by stude dude View PostBut the electronics of these currently available senders have killed three of my customers fuel gauges in the last 6 months, two of these being for GT Hawks. And I am getting tired of replacing senders AND dash gauges for customers! So I would be very interested in hearing from others on this. The problem seem to be specific to the latest senders (silver anodized metal, stamped steel base with rolled edge) rather than the excellent ones previously sold for many years (gold colored anodizing/flat steel base).-------------------
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I had good luck using a Moeller Marine Products sending unit in my 63 Daytona. Part # 035725-10. Takes a little bending and cutting of the rod that holds the float, but works well and should be modifyable, (new word I just made up) to most any tank.sigpic1966 Daytona (The First One)
1950 Champion Convertible
1950 Champion 4Dr
1955 President 2 Dr Hardtop
1957 Thunderbird
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Got mine on ebay, about $30 to $35 Just search using the name and part#. Might try local marine supply stores too.
Originally posted by Treblig View PostWho did you order that from?? Price?? I can modify anything!!!
trebligsigpic1966 Daytona (The First One)
1950 Champion Convertible
1950 Champion 4Dr
1955 President 2 Dr Hardtop
1957 Thunderbird
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Originally posted by thunderations View PostGot mine on ebay, about $30 to $35 Just search using the name and part#. Might try local marine supply stores too.
You mean one of these has the same bolt pattern and proper ohms to go right into the '59 Silver Hawk tank?? Of course I'd have to get the correct length/height/angle on the float.
treblig
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Marine-Boat-...RSHjay&vxp=mtr
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YEP !!!!!!!!!! Use the old one for a pattern. Even works in the truck tanks. Kind of a one size fits all. Who knew? My 63 Daytona runs like a speedboat. I know of several others that have used them in other applications with good results. Not sure about 6 volt systems since they are positive ground, but voltage has nothing to do with ohms resistance. Just have never tried it.Originally posted by Treblig View PostYou mean one of these has the same bolt pattern and proper ohms to go right into the '59 Silver Hawk tank?? Of course I'd have to get the correct length/height/angle on the float.
treblig
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Marine-Boat-...RSHjay&vxp=mtrsigpic1966 Daytona (The First One)
1950 Champion Convertible
1950 Champion 4Dr
1955 President 2 Dr Hardtop
1957 Thunderbird
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