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Fuel Gauge Sending Unit ????
Has anyone any idea what kind, and what size the wire is that operates the float ?
A little TOOOO much tinkering this afternoon. This car sat for a LOOOOONG time with a 1/2 tank of case. Lots of condensation rust above the 1/2 way mark. Tried to clean the wires. SNAP !!
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08-23-2003, 07:48 PM
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It is a specific resistance wire. I don't know the resistance figures, but the totals are about 10 ohms when full and about 35-50 ohms when empty.
You can figure the total length of the wires (two wires) and divide 50 by that to get ohms/inch. Then look for resistance wire in that rating that holds up to gasoline. Or just pick up a used sender (or maybe new one!) somewhere. --DD
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08-24-2003, 11:17 AM
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Get a Three wire connector from FLAPS and splice it in. It makes removing the tank a breeze. Steve
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08-24-2003, 11:55 AM
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Doesn't the sender have a connector?
I have a spare sender if ya need it. PM me if interested. James
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I looked up the cost. I'll buy a new one. I don't need another 30 year old one.
Steve, great idea.
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08-24-2003, 01:30 PM
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Yes it does but by splicing in a three prong you get a "quick release".
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08-24-2003, 06:12 PM
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Steve has a great idea. That way you can pull the tank with only undoing the strap. Easy deal. The biggest PIA is taking off the vapor tank.
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08-24-2003, 06:37 PM
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74 Porsche 914 2.0 
1970/1982 Porsche 914-6/911SC 2.7 RS
