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52merc · 08-05-2010, 05:43 PM

anyone know where i might get a nos unit for 52/ford/merc i tried stacey brown but he only has the new type made across the water thanks

flatheadfan · 08-05-2010, 06:34 PM

52Merc-

I am fairly sure any 1936-'55 will work for you. That being the case a lot of good use American-made ones are probably sitting on shelves collecting dust. If you get a chance but an ad in the "wanted" section. I sure you will get several responses very quickly.

Tom

52merc · 08-05-2010, 08:25 PM

thanks

TomO · 08-06-2010, 11:22 AM

You can also have your original unit repaired. I think Don Baxter of Baxter Ford Parts in Lawrence, KS does this.

Many times the only problem with a sending unit is corrosion on the contacts. The top of the sending unit can be pried off and the contacts cleaned with an electronic contact cleaner.

50 merc · 08-06-2010, 01:15 PM

I just thought I would share with you on how I delt with mine. There is a company called Teleflex and they make sending units and gauges for the marine market. I installed one in my fuel tank and it works perfect. Even though it is 12volt it works and it is accurate. another company that makes them is Sceptor. These units are universal and adjustable, with the 5 or 6 screw mount I forget, but there was no drilling into the tank. A perfect souloution for an agrivating problem $32.00 Best part it works with my original gauge.

52merc · 08-06-2010, 04:21 PM

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could you give me contact details as im in new zealand of these people,i will be in states in october for western national meet in utah thanks

08-05-2010, 05:43 PM	#1
52merc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new zealand Posts: 1,054	gas tank sending unit anyone know where i might get a nos unit for 52/ford/merc i tried stacey brown but he only has the new type made across the water thanks

08-05-2010, 06:34 PM	#2
flatheadfan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Michigan Posts: 1,218	Re: gas tank sending unit 52Merc- I am fairly sure any 1936-'55 will work for you. That being the case a lot of good use American-made ones are probably sitting on shelves collecting dust. If you get a chance but an ad in the "wanted" section. I sure you will get several responses very quickly. Tom

08-05-2010, 08:25 PM	#3
52merc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new zealand Posts: 1,054	Re: gas tank sending unit thanks

08-06-2010, 11:22 AM	#4
TomO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 362	Re: gas tank sending unit You can also have your original unit repaired. I think Don Baxter of Baxter Ford Parts in Lawrence, KS does this. Many times the only problem with a sending unit is corrosion on the contacts. The top of the sending unit can be pried off and the contacts cleaned with an electronic contact cleaner. __________________ TomO

08-06-2010, 01:15 PM	#5
50 merc Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 67	Re: gas tank sending unit I just thought I would share with you on how I delt with mine. There is a company called Teleflex and they make sending units and gauges for the marine market. I installed one in my fuel tank and it works perfect. Even though it is 12volt it works and it is accurate. another company that makes them is Sceptor. These units are universal and adjustable, with the 5 or 6 screw mount I forget, but there was no drilling into the tank. A perfect souloution for an agrivating problem $32.00 Best part it works with my original gauge.

08-06-2010, 04:21 PM	#6
52merc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new zealand Posts: 1,054	Re: gas tank sending unit Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) could you give me contact details as im in new zealand of these people,i will be in states in october for western national meet in utah thanks