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Old 02-13-2009, 12:36 AM   #1
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sending unit float

I have a friend that has 67 stepside. He has replaced the float on the sending unit about 4 times. The floats keep getting cracks in them. Has anyone else had this problem? He said has checked for burrs on the arm. Thanks for the help. Mike
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Old 02-13-2009, 12:41 AM   #2
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Is he using quality one or cheap repops? I got one from a GM dealer last April I don't know if they were NOS or they are still an active part though. If you can get them i would suggest that as long as the arm has no burrs.
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Old 02-13-2009, 12:47 AM   #3
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dip them in gas tank sealer
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Re: sending unit float

I'm still trying to find the right solution. I think that jeeps had plastic ones that would fit on the arms we have. I saw them on a jeep websight at some point. But I'm not sure.
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here is a pick of one off a cj from like 55-86 I think.
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Re: sending unit float

NOw I found this: http://scoutparts.com/products/?view...oduct_id=13563
Maybe this is the answer!
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Old 02-13-2009, 09:29 AM   #6
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Re: sending unit float

Thanks for your help. I was thinking that maybe the ring that snaps over the float may be to tight. After time it causes the float to crack. It's just a pain to have to keep changing it out. I also thought that maybe the floats are cheap. Mike
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Old 02-13-2009, 09:56 AM   #7
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Thanks for your help. I was thinking that maybe the ring that snaps over the float may be to tight. After time it causes the float to crack. It's just a pain to have to keep changing it out. I also thought that maybe the floats are cheap. Mike
I bought an aftermarket one and haven't had any problems. Been in my truck for about 5 years.

Maybe the newer ones are thinner or not built the same.
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Old 02-14-2009, 08:37 AM   #8
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I have had the same problem and need to change it again. I have used GM and aftermarket and both have gone to crap as every one seems to develop a pin hole and not always near the retainer for the arm. Good to know other are having the same problem , thought it was just me.....
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