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Topic: Replacing fuel sending unit
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 1746
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 12-18-2001 07:23 PM
   
I've just found a store with a load of NOS parts, including fuel sending units. I'm restoring the tank out of my parts car (the one in my real car is not original), and the sending unit is all gunked up but looks useable. Is it normal to replace these units entirely, or just the screen / filter and gasket? The store will only sell me a whole unit for about $50.
Thanks,
Simon
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Boss Hoss
Gearhead Posts: 222
From: Georgia
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 12-18-2001 08:28 PM
Simon:
Yes, it is possible to replace just the gasket and filter on your sending unit. But if you can get a complete NOS unit, I would just go ahead and do that! It's easier to do, and you will have a unit that is in perfect working order! The unit on my '65 looked great, but electrically it was fried...it wouldn't power my gas gauge! I just went ahead and got an NOS unit and stuck it in there. Now it works perfectly!  ------------------
*andy* ([email protected]) also known as...***Boss Hoss*** *1965 Mustang 289 coupe*
*1996 Mustang GT coupe*
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 1824
From: Beaufort, SC
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 12-18-2001 09:44 PM
NOS for $50!! I'd buy it!! What store is that?, phone or email address would help too. They go for $95 or more in the catalogs for NOS.
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 1746
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 12-18-2001 10:41 PM
Well, Sig, I see you are now homeless or in transit, so if you end up in Manila I'll take you there myself  There are quite a few surprises to be had in auto stores in the Philippines. Until the '70s, this was strictly US car territory. Now it's Japanese and Korean. This particular store owner is wise to this, and tours the auto supply districts looking for dusty shelves with ancient Ford parts on them.
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franklin
Gearhead Posts: 128
From: VA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 12-18-2001 10:52 PM
You can check the sending unit with an ohmmeter if you are curious if it works or not.
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 1746
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 12-19-2001 06:40 AM
Good point Franklin -- it doesn't  End of thread!
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