05-12-2010, 07:01 PM | #1 |
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need fuel tank float
anybody know of any parts stores that have the sending unit float? I ordered a couple but they were back ordered and I need one asap.
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05-12-2010, 09:11 PM | #2 |
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Re: need fuel tank float
All I remember about floats is to get the metal ones (brass or copper?) instead of plastic.
The plastic ones seem to always crack, fill with gas and sink permanently. Sorry I couldn't be more help, but I know I've seen photos of the "good" kind on the interweb somewhere.... -G
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05-12-2010, 10:07 PM | #3 |
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Re: need fuel tank float
the brass one is what I am looking for. Ordered 2 from GMCPauls so I would have an extra but they both got backordered. My wife called me at work today to say I had a package in the mail so I was ready to install the tank tonight but guess all I can do is wait.
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05-13-2010, 10:18 AM | #4 |
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Re: need fuel tank float
The brass ones are the ones that fail, I got a plastic one and modified it and never had a issue since.
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05-17-2010, 08:40 AM | #5 |
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Re: need fuel tank float
mine doesn't show accurate on the gauge but I kinda know where full is and empty is. Is my float bad or can it be adjusted?
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