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dwjack · 12-12-2003, 02:24 AM

Has anyone bought the fuel tank sending units from LMC or Chevy Duty and what do you think of them? For parts that are harder to get to like this I like to buy from the dealer but the price difference is alot. $250 compared to $80.

I recently replaced my pass. fuel tank due to a hole caused by rust. I seriously considered replacing the sending unit at the same time since it is such a pain to get the tank out but since it has worked fine for 19 years I decided not to.
I finished everything and the fuel gague pegs way past full. I know this is a ground problem but I have redone and cleaned all contacts and same problem.

Just wondering about the quality of the cheaper ones, would rather not have to replace this again for another 19 years or until the tank rusts.

Nvbowtie · 12-12-2003, 10:29 AM

Got mine from Chevy duty, works good

- I am leary of LMC on some items, just my .02cents

**old Rusty C10** · 12-12-2003, 12:07 PM

i bought one from chevy duty too cause like you i replaced a tank it works well and im pleased my truck is 76 do i think ill get 27 years out of this part like i did the previous one heck no but hey i can try
while ive not had any problem with the one or two things ive bought through LMC i can honestly say they are more expensive than chevy duty and im one for shopping price. when youre buying aftermarket its pretty much all the same foreign crap so might as well shop price

rfmaster · 12-12-2003, 02:12 PM

Gents

One way to extend life of a fuel tank is to use POR-15 Tank Sealer. Here is the link

http://www.por15.com/product.asp?productid=163

My 2 cents worth

AR

74Pumpkin · 12-13-2003, 02:09 AM

I just put one in 2 month ago from LMC. I have no complaints. $79 +S/H. Didn't think that was expensive.

12-12-2003, 02:24 AM	#1
dwjack Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Alaska Posts: 35	buying a fuel tank sending unit Has anyone bought the fuel tank sending units from LMC or Chevy Duty and what do you think of them? For parts that are harder to get to like this I like to buy from the dealer but the price difference is alot. $250 compared to $80. I recently replaced my pass. fuel tank due to a hole caused by rust. I seriously considered replacing the sending unit at the same time since it is such a pain to get the tank out but since it has worked fine for 19 years I decided not to. I finished everything and the fuel gague pegs way past full. I know this is a ground problem but I have redone and cleaned all contacts and same problem. Just wondering about the quality of the cheaper ones, would rather not have to replace this again for another 19 years or until the tank rusts. __________________ 1984 Silverado C10 GM Goodwrench 350 Edelbrock Intake/Carb Hedman Hedders 700R4 Transmission 12 Bolt out of an 81 275/60/15 Centerlines

12-12-2003, 10:29 AM	#2
Nvbowtie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Laughlin, Nv. USA Posts: 700	Got mine from Chevy duty, works good - I am leary of LMC on some items, just my .02cents __________________ www.unlimited2u.com/chevy Bill 1980 Chevy C-10 Silverado 1988 Chevy Blazer Tahoe

12-12-2003, 12:07 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,281	i bought one from chevy duty too cause like you i replaced a tank it works well and im pleased my truck is 76 do i think ill get 27 years out of this part like i did the previous one heck no but hey i can try while ive not had any problem with the one or two things ive bought through LMC i can honestly say they are more expensive than chevy duty and im one for shopping price. when youre buying aftermarket its pretty much all the same foreign crap so might as well shop price __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-12-2003, 02:12 PM	#4
rfmaster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OC CA Posts: 1,374	Gents One way to extend life of a fuel tank is to use POR-15 Tank Sealer. Here is the link http://www.por15.com/product.asp?productid=163 My 2 cents worth AR __________________ "The Beast" 1975 Chevrolet C20 longbed 350/700R4! with 3inch body lift Dual Flowmasters Super 40's! TBI retrofit completed (2007-07-29) New 383CID (+030) 08-304-8 9.5:1CR x36,005 (2012-12-17)

12-13-2003, 02:09 AM	#5
74Pumpkin Insert witty comment here Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lakeville Minnesota Posts: 388	I just put one in 2 month ago from LMC. I have no complaints. $79 +S/H. Didn't think that was expensive. __________________ So many trucks, So little time!



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