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curly68 · 02-13-2009, 12:36 AM

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

Mister laugh · 02-13-2009, 12:41 AM

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.

cdowns · 02-13-2009, 12:47 AM

dip them in gas tank sealer

jorgensensc · 02-13-2009, 12:53 AM

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.
Shawn
here is a pick of one off a cj from like 55-86 I think.

jorgensensc · 02-13-2009, 01:02 AM

NOw I found this: http://scoutparts.com/products/?view...oduct_id=13563
Maybe this is the answer!

curly68 · 02-13-2009, 09:29 AM

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

68gmsee · 02-13-2009, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by curly68

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.

71 super · 02-14-2009, 08:37 AM

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.....

02-13-2009, 12:36 AM	#1
curly68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 19	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

02-13-2009, 12:41 AM	#2
Mister laugh Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 423	Re: sending unit float 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.

02-13-2009, 12:47 AM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: sending unit float dip them in gas tank sealer __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

02-13-2009, 12:53 AM	#4
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	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. Shawn here is a pick of one off a cj from like 55-86 I think. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Last edited by jorgensensc; 02-13-2009 at 12:59 AM.

02-13-2009, 01:02 AM	#5
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: sending unit float NOw I found this: http://scoutparts.com/products/?view...oduct_id=13563 Maybe this is the answer! Attached Images __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

02-13-2009, 09:29 AM	#6
curly68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 19	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

02-14-2009, 08:37 AM	#8
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: sending unit float 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..... __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle Last edited by 71 super; 02-14-2009 at 08:37 AM.



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