Re: [Amc-list] 65 classic sending unit

[Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx>]

Dave,

You may have posted more about the sender before but if a new one is out 
of the question, what about repairing what you have? A rusty pickup tube 
can be replaced with 5/16" tubing from a parts store and a propane torch 
to solder everything together. New floats can be purchased and you may 
even be able to make one out of some ABS pipe and caps (a big chunk of 
cork would even work for a time). The rheostat may be fixable as well. 
The cover over them is held in place by a few tabs that you can 
carefully bend to open it up. Gas gunk can act as an insulator but 
carburetor cleaner and some gentle scrubbing can clean that up. The fuel 
level sender in my 68 American didn't work when I got it but a half hour 
with some carburetor cleaner brought it back. It does have a dead spot 
just under a 1/4 tank but I don't usually run the tank that dry.

Matt

d stohler wrote:
>> You can buy new fuel level sending units that are
>> correct for your car. 
>> The run about $100 and you'll want to get a new
> o->ring and fuel strainer 
>> which is another $10 or so.
> 
> 
> i have found new one with o-ring, and strainer and
> everything from adp for $98. thing is, i dont have $98
> to toss at it. (especially if the wife finds out about
> that...might be the last time anyone hears from
> me...LOL)
> 
> i am already in pretty deep with the dam car. getting
> frusterated
> 
> being on a paper thin budget dont help NONE either.
> 
> 
> 
> dave stohler
> http://picasaweb.google.com/das24rules
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1968 Rambler American sedan
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