FUEL SENDING UNIT
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moparnutcase
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Had mine done for my Cordoba a couple of months ago. Almost a shame to put it back in the tank! Checked it out of the tank first (as instructions say) and reinstalled everything. I now have a working fuel gauge. If you would like further info feel free to PM here.
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The repops are not known for their quality.
Here's the problem, my parts car has a pretty rare sending unit with a 3/8" pickup tube. Do I send this one out or just install NOS unit with the 5/16" pickup tube?
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I'd install the NOS unit and have that rare one rebuilt. That way you have a spare.
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My Dad fixed the one on my '70 Challenger years ago using solder. It held for 7 years and was still working when I sold it.
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I hope yours works as it should but I'll guarantee that your original lock ring is better than that pos.
commando1
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You can do an ohm meter test for accuracy before installing these, correct?
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I bought a reproduction unit for the Imp as I didn't want any downtime and it was way off in accuracy. We, my friend Bob(CLover) and I took the little cover off potentiometer(I think that's what these are) and bent the contact while watching an ohm meter until we figured it was accurate. It was in fact close enough. I have yet to get the original rebuilt...
Agree the repop. lock rings are junk.
traintech55
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Send John, (Moparnutcase) a PM and get the information from him. The pictures he showed me of his unit after being rebuilt were great.
Done.
azblackhemi
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Yes defiantly keep your old lock ring. The repo's don't tighten up enough to not leak.
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