|
02-16-2009, 06:30 PM
|
#1 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Weatherford, TX
Posts: 225
|
Sending Unit Question
Can anyone tell me if a 0-85 ohm sending unit will operate the factory fuel gauge on my 72 chevy?? I seem to remember that ours are rated at 0-90 ohms. Is the 0-85 ohms close enough to function properly? Thanks.
|
|
|
|
02-16-2009, 07:14 PM
|
#2 |
|
The Older Generation
   
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Montezuma, Iowa
Posts: 25,423
|
Re: Sending Unit Question
-
I guess you would just have to try it. You wouldn't think 5 ohms would make that much difference but I suppose it could make it read wrong. I'm not good with the electronics math.... LockDoc
__________________
Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - |
|
|
|
|
02-16-2009, 09:44 PM
|
#3 |
|
Old member
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S.
Posts: 19,936
|
Re: Sending Unit Question
I know I have a 1993 Suburban operating my 1971 factory gauge. What OHM'S it is I have no idea. It's GM though!
__________________
1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71  Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
|
|
|
|
02-16-2009, 09:48 PM
|
#4 |
|
Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Wake Forest NC
Posts: 5,782
|
Re: Sending Unit Question
The Burb sender is 0-90 Ohms. The sender you have will work. Although, when you fill up it wont show 100% full. It will show correct when empty.
__________________
--Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with. |
|
|
|
|
02-17-2009, 12:00 AM
|
#5 | |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Weatherford, TX
Posts: 225
|
Re: Sending Unit Question
Quote:
Ahhhhhh, I get it. The gauge will never show full, because the max ohms will always be 5 short. I would imagine it would be real close. Probably just a bit under "F" instead of a bit over. Thanks for yout input, Michael Last edited by truckintexas; 02-17-2009 at 12:02 AM. |
|
|
|
|
|
02-17-2009, 07:10 AM
|
#6 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Gainesville Ga
Posts: 210
|
Re: Sending Unit Question
Does anyone know how many ohms a 1996 silverado sender is?
|
|
|
|
|
02-17-2009, 10:58 AM
|
#7 |
|
Old member
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S.
Posts: 19,936
|
Re: Sending Unit Question
My gauge works fine. It is dead on the money. I installed about 12 years ago now and it reads full.
I have the whole tank out of the 1993 suburban.
__________________
1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
|
|
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Linear Mode
