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JHART · 03-04-2007, 06:18 PM

Hey guys. I am trying to replace this thing but i cant find anyone that has the part. You guys know where i can find one at? I need to get the part ASAP ... this is my daily driver. Would Kragen or Autozone Carry this? They say no.

Heres some Pics.

**BAD4X4** · 03-04-2007, 06:21 PM

I bought one for my daily driver from Early Classic Enterprises, and it was here in acouple of days. They ship fast!!!! Hope this helps.

JHART · 03-04-2007, 06:25 PM

Do you have a link?

sdkid · 03-04-2007, 06:29 PM

I bought mine from my gm dealer. I think it was about $55.

JHART · 03-04-2007, 06:30 PM

Did they have the part there or did they order it?

JHART · 03-04-2007, 06:45 PM

I found it on LMCTRUCK.COM but i'm not positive which one i need. My truck used to be a manual transmission, i see an option for sending units for both MT and AT. Also one for 288L and 488L ...which one should i need?

Here what i am looking at if your confused like me.

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/0115.asp

woodrow59 · 03-04-2007, 07:47 PM

If the guts of your truck are a '72 ya gotta use the '72 sender. Emission stuff. I didn't know there was a differince between MT and AT. Somebody on here alot smarter then me will get ya the answer.

PanelDeland · 03-04-2007, 08:25 PM

If you call a BB vendor they can hook you up.They will also know which one you need.

JHART · 03-05-2007, 10:47 AM

A BB vendor? I am going to call the dealer today and see what they say. No one else carries it.

For now i guess i will just have to use the broken one. This is my daily driver so i have to use something.

**BAD4X4** · 03-05-2007, 10:58 AM

Here's the link to Early Classic

http://www.earlyclassic.com/

Give them a call and tell them what you need, they carry a lot of stuff that's not on their webpage (their numbers on the web site) GOOD LUCK!! Hope this helps!

JHART · 03-05-2007, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAD4X4

Here's the link to Early Classic

http://www.earlyclassic.com/

Give them a call and tell them what you need, they carry a lot of stuff that's not on their webpage (their numbers on the web site) GOOD LUCK!! Hope this helps!

THANK YOU!!!

These guys have everything i need plus some. Even better that they are close to me ... i had no idea these guys were in Fresno, only about a 20 min drive!

Going today to pick it up for 35.00 bucks! Cant beat that!

larry may · 03-05-2007, 11:11 AM

I looked at a Universal asending unit . At American auto parts.He said it would only work with a certain type of fuel gage. Probabaly was not really a universal then? lol

724x4a/cchevy · 03-05-2007, 02:01 PM

The difference between manual and automatic trucks is that the automatic has a return line. You need to look at your fuel pump and see if it has a return line comming off it. If you dont hook it up to anything, it will spit fuel all over the place. I highly doubt you could cap it off either, that would probably ruin the pump. looks like you have a manual, so you're probably ok. Just FYI
Justin

JHART · 03-05-2007, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 724x4a/cchevy

The difference between manual and automatic trucks is that the automatic has a return line. You need to look at your fuel pump and see if it has a return line comming off it. If you dont hook it up to anything, it will spit fuel all over the place. I highly doubt you could cap it off either, that would probably ruin the pump. looks like you have a manual, so you're probably ok. Just FYI
Justin

My truck was a manual .... its now an Automatic. The sending unit only has one line coming from it. I also have an electronic fuel pump. The truck ran great and still does .. i am only replacing the sending unit because the float is bad and the resistor, causing my gas gauge not to work.

**john** · 03-05-2007, 05:36 PM

That sender you have in the pic looks like a universal one. It should have a fitting for either 5/16 or 3/8 inverted flare nut. Yours has a hose barb. The 5/16 were on 6cyl. and small v/8 eng. The 3/8 were on 350's and big blocks as far as I know. Just mentioning this so you get the right tube size.

3/4tonterror · 03-05-2007, 02:04 PM

got mine from EBAY, $37 WAS A CHEVY DEALERSHIP

JHART · 03-05-2007, 06:08 PM

Are there any problems that could be associated with getting the wrong size? Smaller size would cause some issues i would assume.

I am just curious cuz i have been having some issues with my truck idle at times. Mostly when she is cold and in gear. Sometimes she idles real low.

03-04-2007, 06:18 PM	#1
JHART 1972 Shorty Owner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Stationed in Cali , born and raised in PHX Arizona. Posts: 796	Fuel Sending Unit Hey guys. I am trying to replace this thing but i cant find anyone that has the part. You guys know where i can find one at? I need to get the part ASAP ... this is my daily driver. Would Kragen or Autozone Carry this? They say no. Heres some Pics. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy Shorty C-10- Project In Work http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ATT1721941.jpg- New Project

03-04-2007, 06:21 PM	#2
BAD4X4 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: La pine Oregon Posts: 1,668	Re: Fuel Sending Unit I bought one for my daily driver from Early Classic Enterprises, and it was here in acouple of days. They ship fast!!!! Hope this helps. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne K-30 6"lift {502 PROJECT} 1972 Cheyenne K-30 8"lift 454 450hp {Ol'Blue} 1972 Cheyenne K-20 Custom Stretch 6" lift 454 1972 Custom Deluxe K-20 4" lift 2007 GMC Crew Cab Diesel 6"lift {The Tow Rig 2017 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 6.7 6"lift (Wife's) 1977 El Camino SS Grandpa baught new 1986 K-30 Crew Cab 502 1955 Chevy 2-Door gasser 454 550hp{project} 1956 Chevy Bel-Air 2-Door hardtop 572 700hp 1979 Ford F-350 All Original 4x4 (Wife's)

03-04-2007, 06:25 PM	#3
JHART 1972 Shorty Owner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Stationed in Cali , born and raised in PHX Arizona. Posts: 796	Re: Fuel Sending Unit Do you have a link? __________________ 1972 Chevy Shorty C-10- Project In Work http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ATT1721941.jpg- New Project

03-04-2007, 06:29 PM	#4
sdkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 1,533	Re: Fuel Sending Unit I bought mine from my gm dealer. I think it was about $55. __________________ I think the world needs a drink... Help somebody...If you can....VanZant We're not wrong, we're not sorry, and its probably gonna happen again. That's the truth about men. Tracy Byrd Member# 13924 '70 c10, 350/350 '68 c10 250/4spd '68 c10 no eng/trans fac ps/pb/ac/at (future father/sons project) '48 Chevy Loadmaster

03-04-2007, 06:30 PM	#5
JHART 1972 Shorty Owner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Stationed in Cali , born and raised in PHX Arizona. Posts: 796	Re: Fuel Sending Unit Did they have the part there or did they order it? __________________ 1972 Chevy Shorty C-10- Project In Work http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ATT1721941.jpg- New Project

03-04-2007, 06:45 PM	#6
JHART 1972 Shorty Owner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Stationed in Cali , born and raised in PHX Arizona. Posts: 796	Re: Fuel Sending Unit I found it on LMCTRUCK.COM but i'm not positive which one i need. My truck used to be a manual transmission, i see an option for sending units for both MT and AT. Also one for 288L and 488L ...which one should i need? Here what i am looking at if your confused like me. http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/0115.asp __________________ 1972 Chevy Shorty C-10- Project In Work http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ATT1721941.jpg- New Project

03-04-2007, 07:47 PM	#7
woodrow59 OzarkHillbilly in Atlanta Join Date: May 2002 Location: Douglasville, Ga. Salem, Mo. Posts: 386	Re: Fuel Sending Unit If the guts of your truck are a '72 ya gotta use the '72 sender. Emission stuff. I didn't know there was a differince between MT and AT. Somebody on here alot smarter then me will get ya the answer. __________________ 72 custom/10 LWB 68 Longhorn C20 Custom Camper (sold)

03-04-2007, 08:25 PM	#8
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Fuel Sending Unit If you call a BB vendor they can hook you up.They will also know which one you need. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

03-05-2007, 10:47 AM	#9
JHART 1972 Shorty Owner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Stationed in Cali , born and raised in PHX Arizona. Posts: 796	Re: Fuel Sending Unit A BB vendor? I am going to call the dealer today and see what they say. No one else carries it. For now i guess i will just have to use the broken one. This is my daily driver so i have to use something. __________________ 1972 Chevy Shorty C-10- Project In Work http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ATT1721941.jpg- New Project

03-05-2007, 10:58 AM	#10
BAD4X4 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: La pine Oregon Posts: 1,668	Re: Fuel Sending Unit Here's the link to Early Classic http://www.earlyclassic.com/ Give them a call and tell them what you need, they carry a lot of stuff that's not on their webpage (their numbers on the web site) GOOD LUCK!! Hope this helps! __________________ 1972 Cheyenne K-30 6"lift {502 PROJECT} 1972 Cheyenne K-30 8"lift 454 450hp {Ol'Blue} 1972 Cheyenne K-20 Custom Stretch 6" lift 454 1972 Custom Deluxe K-20 4" lift 2007 GMC Crew Cab Diesel 6"lift {The Tow Rig 2017 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 6.7 6"lift (Wife's) 1977 El Camino SS Grandpa baught new 1986 K-30 Crew Cab 502 1955 Chevy 2-Door gasser 454 550hp{project} 1956 Chevy Bel-Air 2-Door hardtop 572 700hp 1979 Ford F-350 All Original 4x4 (Wife's)

03-05-2007, 11:11 AM	#12
larry may Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: MISSOURI Posts: 3,256	Re: Fuel Sending Unit I looked at a Universal asending unit . At American auto parts.He said it would only work with a certain type of fuel gage. Probabaly was not really a universal then? lol __________________ The biggest problem people have, is other people Thou shalt be cool and not hassle Be a site supporter. The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool inclines to the left." Ecclesiastes 10:2

03-05-2007, 02:01 PM	#13
724x4a/cchevy Self-proclaimed LED man Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrisburg, Missouri Posts: 1,021	Re: Fuel Sending Unit The difference between manual and automatic trucks is that the automatic has a return line. You need to look at your fuel pump and see if it has a return line comming off it. If you dont hook it up to anything, it will spit fuel all over the place. I highly doubt you could cap it off either, that would probably ruin the pump. looks like you have a manual, so you're probably ok. Just FYI Justin __________________ My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once Norwood Survivor

03-05-2007, 05:36 PM	#15
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Fuel Sending Unit That sender you have in the pic looks like a universal one. It should have a fitting for either 5/16 or 3/8 inverted flare nut. Yours has a hose barb. The 5/16 were on 6cyl. and small v/8 eng. The 3/8 were on 350's and big blocks as far as I know. Just mentioning this so you get the right tube size. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/ Last edited by john; 03-05-2007 at 05:38 PM.

03-05-2007, 02:04 PM	#16
3/4tonterror Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: jaffrey,NH Posts: 325	Re: Fuel Sending Unit got mine from EBAY, $37 WAS A CHEVY DEALERSHIP

03-05-2007, 06:08 PM	#17
JHART 1972 Shorty Owner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Stationed in Cali , born and raised in PHX Arizona. Posts: 796	Re: Fuel Sending Unit Are there any problems that could be associated with getting the wrong size? Smaller size would cause some issues i would assume. I am just curious cuz i have been having some issues with my truck idle at times. Mostly when she is cold and in gear. Sometimes she idles real low. __________________ 1972 Chevy Shorty C-10- Project In Work http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ATT1721941.jpg- New Project



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