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1948F-1Pickup · 05-20-2023, 11:14 AM

Got a call into Fred at Southside but haven't heard back.

Which one of these is correct for a '48 F-1 ?
Looks like the same listing with different numbers?

petehoovie · 05-20-2023, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 1948F-1Pickup

Got a call into Fred at Southside but haven't heard back.

Which one of these is correct for a '48 F-1 ?
Looks like the same listing with different numbers?

Ross F-1 · 05-20-2023, 12:57 PM

I'd bet on the 7RC listing.

1948F-1Pickup · 05-20-2023, 01:37 PM

Thanks for that Ross…..
I’ve spotted a few “interesting” listings in that book over the years. This is another one.

Bob C · 05-20-2023, 04:31 PM

I've got a 1948-50 truck parts book and 21C is for panel trucks and step vans.

1948F-1Pickup · 05-20-2023, 06:45 PM

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Thanks for that.

19Fordy · 05-21-2023, 09:08 PM

PLEASE let us know if you find one to buy as those KS units are super rare these days.

1948F-1Pickup · 05-23-2023, 11:44 AM

I’m sure I’ll find one eventually. Didn’t realize I was going to need/want one back in 2015 when I got the truck. The operation of my aftermarket sender has become pretty sporadic as the fuel level goes down……

19Fordy · 05-23-2023, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 1948F-1Pickup

I’m sure I’ll find one eventually. Didn’t realize I was going to need/want one back in 2015 when I got the truck. The operation of my aftermarket sender has become pretty sporadic as the fuel level goes down……

THOSE sending units are really rare and expensive if you find one. If you have the patience of a tooth ache you can remove your present sending unit, take it apart, clean the points and make minor adjustments that will repair your unit.
It might be something as simple as a hairline crack in the fuel bowl. If you do a Fordbarn search on GAS TANK SENDING UNIT lots of info appears, like this:
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...K+SENDING+UNIT

FortyNiner · 05-24-2023, 12:14 AM

Firstrider (aka Dennis Dahle) has a unit harvested from a parts truck available.

1948F-1Pickup · 05-24-2023, 09:08 PM

I’ve got a NOS unit coming from a picker.
We shall see what we shall see I guess…..

1948F-1Pickup · 06-03-2023, 02:01 PM

So, this is how this worked out....
I extended the float arm, calibrated its operation and I'm good to go.
(way more accurate than the sweeping gauge needle I had with the aftermarket sending unit)

petehoovie · 06-03-2023, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 1948F-1Pickup

So, this is how this worked out....
I extended the float arm, calibrated its operation and I'm good to go.
(way more accurate than the sweeping gauge needle I had with the aftermarket sending unit)

05-20-2023, 12:57 PM	#3
Ross F-1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NM Posts: 2,438	Re: '48 F1 fuel tank sending unit I'd bet on the 7RC listing. __________________ '52 F-1, EAB flathead

05-20-2023, 01:37 PM	#4
1948F-1Pickup Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Socal Posts: 795	Re: '48 F1 fuel tank sending unit Thanks for that Ross….. I’ve spotted a few “interesting” listings in that book over the years. This is another one.

05-20-2023, 04:31 PM	#5
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,755	Re: '48 F1 fuel tank sending unit I've got a 1948-50 truck parts book and 21C is for panel trucks and step vans.

05-20-2023, 06:45 PM	#6
1948F-1Pickup Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Socal Posts: 795	Re: '48 F1 fuel tank sending unit Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for that.

05-21-2023, 09:08 PM	#7
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,950	Re: '48 F1 fuel tank sending unit PLEASE let us know if you find one to buy as those KS units are super rare these days.

05-23-2023, 11:44 AM	#8
1948F-1Pickup Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Socal Posts: 795	Re: '48 F1 fuel tank sending unit I’m sure I’ll find one eventually. Didn’t realize I was going to need/want one back in 2015 when I got the truck. The operation of my aftermarket sender has become pretty sporadic as the fuel level goes down……

05-24-2023, 12:14 AM	#10
FortyNiner Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: u-rah-rah-Wisconsin Posts: 1,137	Re: '48 F1 fuel tank sending unit Firstrider (aka Dennis Dahle) has a unit harvested from a parts truck available. __________________ 19 and 49 F1 - jes' like Henry II built 1946 Deluxe - as Henry built it

05-24-2023, 09:08 PM	#11
1948F-1Pickup Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Socal Posts: 795	Re: '48 F1 fuel tank sending unit I’ve got a NOS unit coming from a picker. We shall see what we shall see I guess…..