My truck has sat for about 15 years,
fired right up but gas gauge only moves to empty mark,
pulled sending unit out and it is not floating, what causes it not to float?
I move it manually and it works awesome just dont float in tank...
Oh yea, there is a small piece of rubber or plastic that is black on the float arm that can be moved up and down the arm, what is it?
any help is appreciated...
1967 ford f250 camper special
thanks Greg
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Re: fuel gauge
Usual causes of a non-floating "Floats" are holes in them which causes them to sink like the Bismark. Best solution is replacement.
Don't lose that black boot around the float... it's a anti-clang device. Without it your float will hit the sides of the gas tank while driving and make that clang noise I was referring to.
EDIT: That black plastic piece sounds like the clamp for adjusting the float... sorry for missing that.
Don't lose that black boot around the float... it's a anti-clang device. Without it your float will hit the sides of the gas tank while driving and make that clang noise I was referring to.
EDIT: That black plastic piece sounds like the clamp for adjusting the float... sorry for missing that.
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Re: fuel gauge
is there a rubber boot ove rthe float? if not the black thing that moves up and down is probably what is left of it.
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Re: fuel gauge
id love to say there is a black boot around the float but there aint, its just a copper float ball type thing,
can I buy just the float or do i have to get the whole sending unit?
I am in riverside calif, i say this cuz i seen you are in phelan,
thanks Greg
and if the other things a clamp I am missing all of it but what is attached th the rod still
can I buy just the float or do i have to get the whole sending unit?
I am in riverside calif, i say this cuz i seen you are in phelan,
thanks Greg
and if the other things a clamp I am missing all of it but what is attached th the rod still
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Re: fuel gauge
Well it's probably been 15 years or longer since I replaced mine... so my old memory being what it is tells me I replaced the whole unit as opposed to swappin' in used parts.
Having said that, if you're on a budget, check with Fordman cause I'll bet he's got a few. In fact, I'll bet that Ford Motor Company probably calls HIM when their outta parts!
...I digress...
Having said that, if you're on a budget, check with Fordman cause I'll bet he's got a few. In fact, I'll bet that Ford Motor Company probably calls HIM when their outta parts!
...I digress...
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Re: fuel gauge
thanks Guys you all rock,
I will see what i can find tomorrow,
is the aux tank float the same?
it dont work either so I assume its the same thing.
I will see what i can find tomorrow,
is the aux tank float the same?
it dont work either so I assume its the same thing.
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Again, if memory serves, the aux tank sending unit is the same as the in cab tank sending unit.
Please fellow members, correct me if I'm wrong...
Please fellow members, correct me if I'm wrong...
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Re: fuel gauge
can i still buy a rubber back window rubber from ford for this truck?
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Re: fuel gauge
if I cant get that rubber from ford, any idea where I can get it?
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Re: fuel gauge
At the expense of gettin' WAY OFF TOPIC, check with some of the vendors Keith has listed on this site.
I don't know if they're still available from Ford or not.
I don't know if they're still available from Ford or not.
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Re: fuel gauge
sorry if i wasnt supposed to do that..
dont know the rules yet..
dont know the rules yet..
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Re: fuel gauge
I apologize for sounding like I was tellin' you to NOT do something! Really am sorry for that...
Don't worry, you'll find your way. Always ask questions, it's the ONLY way you'll learn.
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Don't worry, you'll find your way. Always ask questions, it's the ONLY way you'll learn.
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"One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn't do" - Henry Ford
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Re: fuel gauge
dennis carpenter.com bought most of fords tooling diagrams and equipment to make parts for our trucks. they are probably going ot be the closest to ford that you will find. but not always. dennis has his products marked on his site if they are imported or not. if you want to know for sure you can call them to ask questions.