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Flamin' Bass
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Galloway, NJ, US
Posts: 315
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"New" fuel float exploded?
My fuel gauge wasn't registering anything but "E". It tested good all the way back to the sender in my poly Blazer tank. Attached a variable resistor and was able to make the gauge go from 'E' to 'F' with no problem, so I knew the problem was in the sender.
Foolishly, I took another test run around the neighborhood, and, of course, I ran out of gas. So, now I have some incentive to fix the thing! Dropped the tank and pulled the sender out. See attached pic. Questions: 1. Anyone know what caused this result? It looks like it 'exploded'. Truck was stored outside all winter, only about 2 gallons of gas in the tank. Maybe water in the float froze??? But there wasn't any evidence of water in the gas or filters. 2. Is there a replacement for just the float, maybe plastic ? I know I can buy a new sender for $50, but there's nothing wrong with this one, 'cept the float. Any advice is appreciated.
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Shelbyville, KY
Posts: 3,269
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Most suppliers or auto parts stores carry the float. it is pretty universal. Be gentle when installing as these things are fragile. Cost under $10. Good luck---Huck
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Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Wellington, Ks
Posts: 10,192
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I had a somewhaty similar problem when I installed my under the bed poly tank. Got a new float from GMC Paul from the board vendors listed. I originally bought the tank from him and he sent me a replacement float Priority Mail no charge, and I had it in very short time. Stand up guy on his parts and service. Mind the words "Install carefully, these things are fragile" Lots of luck, Ironhorse
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newly minted old timer
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Hudson WI
Posts: 3,511
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i have gone thru 3 of them floats. i never could find one at a parts store, always had to order them...i have one spair now!. the only thing i could figure is the float is being held to tight. this last time i spread the holder out just a tad.... well see if that helps. im getting tired of changing that thing.
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Menifee, Calif, USA
Posts: 2,145
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brothers trucks has a brass float for sending unit in there catalog
GTSF072 FOR $9.95
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