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72stik · 06-07-2002, 07:59 PM

Hey out there, My tank, in the cab, had a gas guage that didn't work. Turns out the float was filled, and sank to empty. I pulled it off, cleaned it out, soldered up the holes, and it leaked again. Have given up on trying to fix it for now, and was wondering what alternatives to the stock float can be had (paul) or where I could get a replacement float without the entire sending unit.
Thanks ahead for viewers and responses. Dave

71Chev · 06-07-2002, 09:21 PM

I have a good, stock float from a blazer sender. You can have it for $3.50 priority mail. Not sure if blazer and truck floats are the same, never had a truck sending unit out. Email me.

A.P. · 06-08-2002, 08:02 AM

Check this web site:
http://www.americanclassic.com/asp/d...ype=to&exyear=

Or

www.americanclassic.com

Hope this helps.

A.P.

**GMCPaul** · 06-09-2002, 08:00 AM

We always have these in stock, you may want to examine thwe o-ring and make sure its not cracking or brittle from age, and if a EEC tank make sure all vacuum lines are crack free. When reinstalling sender apply white grease to seal, this aids in sealing and helps the lock ring to rotate into position easily when reinstalling without damage to o-ring seal.
http://www.gmcpauls.com/fuel_tank_&_related.htm
GMCPaul

Longhorn Man · 06-09-2002, 10:28 AM

I have not looked at the set up in over a year, but would you be able to put a cork on there as a float?

71GMC_3/4T · 06-09-2002, 10:39 AM

I remember several people used wine corks. I think you'd want a real cork one, not the new plastic ones though.

HvyChevy454 · 07-15-2002, 07:20 PM

ive got the same problem again the float fills up /w gas and sinks to empty. this is the sencond flaot i have put in. everytime one gets put in to squeeze it in i think it develops a minute crack that slowly fill up over time. so i want to go to something diiferent, does anybody have any feedback on using a a wine cork or plastic cork or even maybe a bobber? i dotn knwo what would hold up to the gas?

06-07-2002, 07:59 PM	#1
72stik Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Freehold ,NJ Posts: 20	gas tank problem Hey out there, My tank, in the cab, had a gas guage that didn't work. Turns out the float was filled, and sank to empty. I pulled it off, cleaned it out, soldered up the holes, and it leaked again. Have given up on trying to fix it for now, and was wondering what alternatives to the stock float can be had (paul) or where I could get a replacement float without the entire sending unit. Thanks ahead for viewers and responses. Dave __________________ 72 C 20 350/4 sp, Ebay bargain! What's left is nice!

06-07-2002, 09:21 PM	#2
71Chev Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,074	I have a good, stock float from a blazer sender. You can have it for $3.50 priority mail. Not sure if blazer and truck floats are the same, never had a truck sending unit out. Email me. __________________ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear.

06-09-2002, 08:00 AM	#4
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,721	We always have these in stock, you may want to examine thwe o-ring and make sure its not cracking or brittle from age, and if a EEC tank make sure all vacuum lines are crack free. When reinstalling sender apply white grease to seal, this aids in sealing and helps the lock ring to rotate into position easily when reinstalling without damage to o-ring seal. http://www.gmcpauls.com/fuel_tank_&_related.htm GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

06-09-2002, 10:39 AM	#6
71GMC_3/4T Weapons Of Construction Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 1,095	I remember several people used wine corks. I think you'd want a real cork one, not the new plastic ones though. __________________ 1971 GMC 2500, 402/TH400 4.10 Daily Driver Lafayette, CO

07-15-2002, 07:20 PM	#7
HvyChevy454 Slowly getting CRSS... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 656	ive got the same problem again the float fills up /w gas and sinks to empty. this is the sencond flaot i have put in. everytime one gets put in to squeeze it in i think it develops a minute crack that slowly fill up over time. so i want to go to something diiferent, does anybody have any feedback on using a a wine cork or plastic cork or even maybe a bobber? i dotn knwo what would hold up to the gas? __________________ -Nic Lutz, Fl My Team Website The Heavy Chevy Website ------------------ 72 Cheyenne 10 LWB GM 12-bolt 3.08 w/ Auburn Posi 91 454 Edel Performer RPM Intake 750 cfm carb Comp Cam 268/.495 Hedman Headers Dual 3'' Exhaust 71 Cheyenne 20 4x4 Fact. A/C PS PB Tilt Currently in the works... Speak Softly and Carry A Big Block... There is No replacement for Displacement... "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti

06-08-2002, 08:02 AM	#3
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	Check this web site: http://www.americanclassic.com/asp/d...ype=to&exyear= Or www.americanclassic.com Hope this helps. A.P.

06-09-2002, 10:28 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I have not looked at the set up in over a year, but would you be able to put a cork on there as a float?

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