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**Bgrdmoose** · 08-02-2015, 08:42 PM

I installed that tank into my '72 suburban. It was a dealer installed option. I've searched forever and made many many calls to find a new sending unit, I was unsuccessful. I finally broke down and had one made for me by a guy in upstate NY. It's a 0-90 ohm sending unit the problem is finding one w/ the attached pickup tube. Another issue is that the universal sending unit won't sit flush against the top plate.

I have not yet installed the new sending unit. I'm still using the original but I don't have a float on it. If I could find a float I'd love to see if my original still works.
I just moved across the country, somewhere in my still unpacked garage is a copy of the original schematics. They came in handy for cutting a trap door under the rear carpet for easy access to the sender. When I find them I can send you a copy.

-Zack

08-02-2015, 08:42 PM	#10
Bgrdmoose Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: College Park, MD Posts: 436	Re: Is this a stock gas tank? I installed that tank into my '72 suburban. It was a dealer installed option. I've searched forever and made many many calls to find a new sending unit, I was unsuccessful. I finally broke down and had one made for me by a guy in upstate NY. It's a 0-90 ohm sending unit the problem is finding one w/ the attached pickup tube. Another issue is that the universal sending unit won't sit flush against the top plate. I have not yet installed the new sending unit. I'm still using the original but I don't have a float on it. If I could find a float I'd love to see if my original still works. I just moved across the country, somewhere in my still unpacked garage is a copy of the original schematics. They came in handy for cutting a trap door under the rear carpet for easy access to the sender. When I find them I can send you a copy. -Zack